IF you’ve ever wanted to join MidCoast Council to support the wider community, here’s your opportunity by joining one of seven community committees currently seeking nominations. These groups offer assistance and support in key Council areas. Advertise with News of…
WITH 3,600km of roads to cover, MidCoast Council road crews are busy on repair and improvement works across the region. Here’s a recap of some current projects and their progress. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
THE future of threatened native species has been made more secure following a two-year study led by MidCoast Council. The study has helped scientists better understand the presence and distribution of Nabiac casuarina, dwarf heath casuarina, cryptic forest twiner and…
THE MidCoast Local Government Area will be the first of 22 regional LGAs where motorists will receive real time traffic information on local roads. Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the NSW Government is expanding the Live Traffic NSW…
LOCAL hospitality businesses are still struggling to find staff to fill roles. The NSW Government recognises that the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and that more needs to be done to fill jobs. Advertise with…
MIDCOAST Council is seeking community feedback on several draft policies during September. The Draft Barking Dog (Animal Noise) Policy outlines a structured, consistent and transparent approach for people affected by animal noise. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
SOME children are destined to change the world, and Jewel Harrison-Northrop is certainly one of them. At only nine years old, Jewel will be riding over 100km in just two days to raise funds for Cancer Council. Advertise with News…
SUNSHINE and dry weather has helped Council reduce its pothole backlog with more than 8,000 potholes filled following the July flood events. Mayor Ryan Palmer said that the weather events this year have had a huge impact on our roads…
PORT Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) will be conducting its annual Remembrance Walk at Iluka Reserve on World Suicide Prevention Day, Boat Harbour on Saturday 10 September 2022, commencing at 9:00am. The tragic consequences of suicide ripple very broadly and…
New Fire Danger Ratings New fire danger ratings have been implemented across New South Wales. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au…