Opinion: Cowper the winner
DEAR News Of The Area, REGARDLESS of the final result, it is clear that the people of Cowper have won. Thanks to Caz Heise and her team of hard-working volunteers, Cowper is now marginal and well and truly on the…
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OPINION: Australia has decided
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS last week we saw so many Australians reject the politics of fear, inaction, and corruption and, at this election, they have set a mandate for leadership with integrity, vision and a commitment towards economic…
Police on the Streets: Nambucca Valley Police News
– ON 13/5/22 Police arrested two men at North Macksville following a vehicle stop. Police seized a quantity of drugs and a prohibited weapon during a search. Both men were charged at Macksville Police Station. The 28-year-old male driver was…
Single-use plastic ban coming into place across NSW
NEXT week the NSW Government’s ban on lightweight plastic bags will come into force, with further bans to come later this year. Minister for Environment James Griffin said, “I think all of us can see the impact plastic pollution is…
NV College can help you make caring a career
NV COLLEGE, having had its 2022-23 contract with the NSW Government approved, is celebrating its achievements gaining great benchmarking results across the Mid North Coast. In congratulating her team, NV College General Manager Karen Busby said the confirmation of the…
Charles Davis OAM to serve community through Nambucca U3A position
WITH an Order of Australia Medal for services to international relations, particularly as a rural development adviser in Cambodia, Charles Davis OAM comes with a lifetime of experience to share with the community in his new role as Vice President…
Tradies challenging stereotypes during National Careers Week
DURING National Careers Week (May 16-22), locals considering a professional pivot were urged to look to TAFE NSW to challenge stereotypes and follow their passions. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Alister Henskens said with enrolments for many courses now…
Shoal Bay Country Club Supports PCYC and Starfish Nippers Programs
EACH year, Shoal Bay Country Club (SBCC) collects $10 from its members and chooses two charities to donate all of the money to. Along with ongoing support for local sporting groups such as the Fingal Bay Bomboras, plus recently hosting…
Return and Earn scheme expands with 48 new return point locations
LOCALLY residents have been doing their bit to recycle and keep the environment clean by using the Return and Earn facilities. While some choose to take a cash payment for their recycling, others use their waste to support local charities…
Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is back in full swing and this week the award winners were presented with a goodie bag and their certificates at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace. Irrawang Public School’s Ella Mawby and Victoria Miller received…