$500,000 WORTH of grants and loans are on offer for Aboriginal communities to build upon or create new initiatives that will support their fisheries-related cultural and commercial activities. Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the NSW…
A MAN has died following a fatal two-vehicle crash in Stroud. At approximately 12:50 PM on Wednesday 4 May 2022, emergency services were called to The Bucketts Way, Stroud, an estimated 200m north of Reidsdale Road, following reports that…
DEAR Jasminda, I recently inherited my grandmother’s fur coat. It is a beautiful item, but I can’t imagine wearing it for ethical reasons. I also don’t want to sell it because of the sentimental value. It seems a waste…
THE Coffs Coast Tigers struck three times to end Bellingen FC’s fairytale start after five straight wins in the Coastal Premier League. Marko Kisose opened the Tigers’ account, with teenage rising stars Christian Mirindi and Jacob Field adding to…
THE Urunga Raiders shot to the top of the Coastal League One Women’s league with an impressive 4-2 win over last year’s premiers Boambee Eagles. The Raiders took a fortuitous lead when captain Bre Martin broke through the midfield…
KAITLAN Leaney achieved a lifetime ambition on Friday when she ran out with the Australian Wallaroos against Fijiana Women’s Rugby at Suncorp Stadium. Kaitlan made the first play of the game with a strong hit on the Fijian captain…
THE State Emergency Service (SES) don’t snuggle down under the doona during a storm – they get up and strap on their boots and get stuck into saving our lives, homes and cars. These well trained volunteers are an…
EACH month the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre features artists and this month it is no other than the talented Gill Ward. English-born Gill is a multi-talented artist who enjoys participating in many of the groups within the Gallery.…
HERE in the Great Lakes Marine Park we tend to think of pelicans as coastal birds. They soar above the waterways and across the sparkling waters of our rivers and bays. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
A MAN has been charged with high range drink driving in Fern Bay this week. At approximately 1.50pm on Tuesday 3 May 2022, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, following reports a Subaru Tribeca had…