May 16, 2026
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Exposed to asbestos or silica dust?
BUSINESS SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Exposed to asbestos or silica dust?

FOR many in our community, hard work in industries construction, forestry, power generation, road building and manufacturing has been a way of life. But for some, that work has come at a hidden cost. Diseases caused by asbestos and silica dust often take decades to appear. By the time symptoms develop, the connection to past […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format

Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. News Of The Area’s Chan Ansell and Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals at the Expo. WHAT started as a simple conversation about end-of-life planning has grown into something much bigger – the Ageing Well Expo in Laurieton.  This free community event […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Autumn school holidays at Yarrila Arts and Museum this April RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Autumn school holidays at Yarrila Arts and Museum this April

RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum. RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum. VISIT Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) this school holidays and experience RELICS: A New World Rises, an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Macksville Public School keeps shining bright
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Macksville Public School keeps shining bright

MACKSVILLE Public School has been a leader in education for 150 years. Known as ‘The Family School’ and embracing the school motto ‘Play the Game’, the school can account for generations of successful life stories from the thousands of students who have passed through its gates. Last year, Macksville Public celebrated its Sesqui-centenary, with celebrations […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nambucca apartments ‘halfway’ towards completion The view from the complex at 3 High Street has been described as world-class.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nambucca apartments ‘halfway’ towards completion

The view from the complex at 3 High Street has been described as world-class. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. VISTA […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: The enduring magic of Camp Creative Musical exploration at Camp Creative. Photo: Peter Bliss.
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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: The enduring magic of Camp Creative

Musical exploration at Camp Creative. Photo: Peter Bliss. Kids are inspired to explore creativity. Photo: Louise Walpole. Art is a major annual feature of the Camp. Photo: Louise Walpole. Musical collaboration at Camp Creative. Photo: Richard Layt. The range and diversity of courses offered sets the Camp apart. Photo: Michelle Stockton. A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN arts and […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Coffs Neuro Physio – Helping you live, your way Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Coffs Neuro Physio – Helping you live, your way

Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis. Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis. NAVIGATING life with a neurological condition can be overwhelming – but support is closer than you think. At Coffs Neuro Physio, a dedicated team of neurological and vestibular physiotherapists is helping […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Enhanced customer experience at Ritchies Boambee The new-look Ritchies Boambee store.
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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Enhanced customer experience at Ritchies Boambee

RITCHIES Boambee has officially re-launched following an extensive renovation, bringing a fresh and enhanced shopping experience to the local community. The upgrade introduces new departments, an expanded product range, and improved store features designed to provide greater convenience, quality, and value. The newly renovated supermarket now offers an expanded fresh food selection, with key additions […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Hairhouse expands to Coffs Harbour Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio.
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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Hairhouse expands to Coffs Harbour

A LEADING brand with over 30 years’ experience, Hairhouse is officially opening its newest location at Park Beach Plaza next week. The grand opening is on Thursday 13 March. Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio. “Healthy hair starts at Hairhouse,” the team said. […]

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