THE Coffs City United Lions have capped off a stellar and history making season winning the inaugural first grade men’s Coastal Premier League grand final. The Lions claimed this season’s silverware with a 1-0 victory against Southern United in their…
COMMUNITIES from across the State are encouraged to recognise and support their local veterans through the $100,000 Anzac Community Grants Program. Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott last week announced an increase to funding available to local…
CHRISTMAS 2022 will see more families locally struggle not only to put food on the table but to provide gifts for children. Christmas can be a magical time, however it can also be one of stress for some families. Advertise…
EACH month a photograph is selected at the Myall U3A Photography Group’s meeting to be printed in News Of The Area. The September photo is called ‘Lioness Eyes’ and submitted in the Monthly Topic section of Holidays. Advertise with News…
NEW statistics released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show that police reports of domestic violence assault across the state have increased eleven percent in the five years to June 2022 while sexual assault reports increased…
GET out this spring and enjoy Port Stephens Council’s first Sunset Cinema Series as part of the Spring School Holiday Program. The Council will be hosting three free outdoor cinema events across the region, inviting community members to relax complimentary…
COUNCIL has provided an update on road pavement maintenance following July’s Urgency Motion. From July 2021 to June 2022, Council repaired over 54,000 potholes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
THE Bureau of Meteorology has declared that a third La Niña event is underway in the Pacific, increasing the likelihood of above-average rainfall during Spring and Summer in eastern Australia. Dr Simon Bradshaw, the Climate Council’s Director of Research said,…