OPINION: Boat Ramp Shame
DEAR News Of The Area, FOR the last couple of months the rubbish bin at the fish cleaning table at the boat ramp has had no lid. Fish frames regularly stick out of the bin and the sea birds are…
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OPINION: Answers sought from Transport for NSW on Grandpa’s Scrub
DEAR News Of The Area, I would like to respond to Transport for NSW comments published in Andrea Ferrari’s story, ‘Transport for NSW on offsets’, Coffs Coast NOTA, 30 December Edition, p3), as the statement still raises numerous concerns, especially…
93-year-old Cyril Payne retires from Sawtell Golf Club
93-YEAR-OLD Cyril Payne retired from Sawtell Golf Club last month after a remarkable 60 years playing at the club. Cyril turned 93 on Wednesday and couldn’t resist hitting a few balls and reminiscing over wonderful memories at the stunning golf…
Almost half of Aussie families will have post-Christmas debt
A CREDIT-FUNDED Christmas has pushed millions of Aussies into debt, according to new research. A Finder survey of 1,086 respondents revealed almost half (49 percent) of Australians – equivalent to 9.8 million people – have racked up Christmas debt. Advertise…
Port Stephens to celebrate its biggest Australia Day yet
WITH events planned at four locations across the local government area, Port Stephens is set to celebrate its biggest Australia Day yet, with Citizenship Ceremonies, live music, markets, marching bands, pool parties and fireworks. Mayor Ryan Palmer is inviting the…
Vissla Pro Returns To Port Stephens
BIRUBI and One Mile Beach are set to host the NSW Vissla Pro Surf Series 2023 in February. The elite three-day World Surf League (QSL) Qualifying Series 1000 event will commence just days after the action at the Camplify Great…
40 Riverside Drive, Karuah is on the market with R and R Property
40 Riverside Drive, Karuah 3 bed 3 bath 385sqm $750,000 – $785,000 THIS renovated three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is situated along the Karuah River. Whether you’re looking to invest in a holiday home or an Airbnb, perhaps take the opportunity to…
Police unveil enhanced online Sexual Assault Reporting Option
THE NSW Police Force has unveiled an enhanced online reporting option to allow victims of sexual assault to provide information without having to take part in a formal police interview. While police always encourage victims of any crime to make…
MidCoast children win their seats at Are We There Yet? stage show
EIGHT lucky MidCoast families have won family passes to the children’s stage show, Are We There Yet?, at the Manning Entertainment Centre after children participated in workshops last November to develop the MidCoast’s first Open Spaces and Recreation Strategy. “We…
Koala tops the vote of MidCoast’s favourite animals
DURING December, MidCoast Council’s Natural Systems team invited the community to vote on their favourite local animals for a new and exciting project, Wildlife We Love. Wildlife We Love launched on Council’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Advertise with News of…