Sandbag Points There are sandbags and sand available at NSW SES Port Stephens Unit (31 Rees James Road, Raymond Terrace) and Stuart Oval (17 Swan Street, Hinton) for those in need. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE last Friday of the school holidays proved to be a taxing one for motorists attempting to enter and exit the Tomaree and Lemon Tree Passage Peninsulas. Yet another serious car accident occurred at Salt Ash near the intersection of…
MYALL Coast Radio have been providing an exciting work experience opportunity for a Year 10 student. Motivated year 10 student Lyla Sikora from Linwell School in East Maitland went behind the scenes for a one week placement last week to…
OUR farmers and families across the state have been doing it tough due to the floods and the people of NSW have responded by donating their recycling Return and Earn credits to the cause. Thanks to generous Return and Earn…
THE Myall U3A art show was a fantastic two-day event held over the long weekend which was attended by hundreds of visitors. “The feedback we received was fabulous and so encouraging for our artists,” said Art Group Convener Sonja Ridden.…
THERE is little more frustrating than living in an area without adequate mobile reception. However, telcos in some areas still fail to provide sufficient coverage. The NSW Government has now committed to investing $30 million to help telecommunications providers deliver…
FEDERAL Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie once again participated in the Annual Pollie Pedal Charity Cycling Event. This year, Pollie Pedal will be supporting Soldier On – a national charitable organisation that supports more than 5,000 veterans and their…
Flooding As flood warnings are issued across NSW, the NSW SES Stroud Unit tells residents to be prepared for weather. “Every flood is different,” NSW SES said. “Impacts from recent floods mean conditions and environments may have changed and future…
HIGH energy funky blues-rockers The Swamp Stompers will be shaking the foundations of the Hoey Moey in Coffs Harbour on Sunday 16 October 2022. Performing for the last time ever on the Coffs Coast on their Australian Farewell Tour, this…
STABLEFORD Shootout Qualifier was the game of the day at Safety Beach golf course on 4 October for 25 lady starters. Very chilly wind but that didn’t deter the players and good scores were recorded. Winner was Aileen McFarlane with…