DEAR News Of The Area, I TAKE issue with Derek Musgrove’s “Nuclear and renewables working together” letter on Thursday 30 January, 2025. Derek’s assertion that nuclear waste can be safely placed into the earth’s crust forever as being no different…
*Warning: This article discusses suicide and self-harm. “DON’T hold back” was the resounding theme when around 80 people from over 25 services, government-funded programs, and the wider community, attended a suicide prevention event in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of…
A CHANGE in Crown land management of the Coffs Harbour racecourse has left some involved in the industry questioning the future of racing in Coffs Harbour and potentially facing big financial losses. Under the change, Racing NSW has taken over…
THE Woolgoolga Longboard Club are kicking off their first competition of the year on Sunday, 9 February. Starting from 7:00am, the competition will be held at either Arrawarra Headland or Mullawarra Beach (end of Beach Road), depending on conditions. Whether…
AN alleged drug smuggler accused of fleeing court-enforced rehabilitation has been arrested thousands of kilometres away in one of Australia’s most isolated parts. But questions linger about how former fugitive Hussein Chamas was able to leave the controversial Swan Bay…
MIDCOAST Councillor Digby Wilson has been endorsed as the Australian Labor Party (ALP) candidate for Lyne in the upcoming federal election. Mr Wilson cites Labor’s commitment to “progress, nation-building and delivering for regional areas” as central to his candidacy. Advertise…