FOLLOWING reports of raw sewage in the water at Bellwood Park, News Of The Area investigated to find what appeared to be toilet paper floating in otherwise clear water off several of the small beaches at the park. According to…
THE 2025 Kalang River Classic will hit the water on Sunday, 23 February at Urunga, with entries still open. The “Classic” is a 15 kilometre paddling race on the picturesque Kalang River, taking on a set course around Newry Island.…
LAURIETON Swim Club (LSC) members have dived straight into 2025, starting the year with some strong results. Club members have achieved top three finishes, personal bests and state qualifying times at recent meets including the NSW Speedo Sprint Series and…
33 Sirius Drive, Lakewood Price: $699,500 DISCOVER the charm and potential of one of Lakewood’s original homes, superbly positioned near the tranquil Queens Lake. This well-crafted residence seamlessly blends practicality with comfort, offering a solid foundation with its full brick…
BIRDON has introduced the nine apprentices chosen from 117 applicants for its 2025 Futures Apprenticeship Program. They commenced training at the Sancrox-based global maritime engineering business last week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
RISING stars and new recruits are laying the foundation for an exciting season of rugby league action for the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays. After a stretch of disappointing results post their 2022 Grand Final triumph, the Stingrays committee decided it was…
A NEW intake of junior doctors has started work at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. They are among 29 medical interns assigned to the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council’s application to amend the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to require development applications (DA) for intensive horticulture activities has been refused. Last week Council received advice that the State Government had refused the amendment, which sought…
THE final of our Club Pairs was played between Di De La Cruz and Joan Griffin against Ardis Ellsmore and Angela Fryer. Ardis and Angela made a great start but Di and Joan soon caught up and the scoring was…
MEMBER for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has decried the planned closure of Community Justice Centres in NSW by 30 June 2025, arguing that the “cost to resolve small disputes is about to skyrocket”. “There was no consultation or explanation for…