FOR students participating in NAPLAN, the testing can be the source of some anxiety, however getting the results can help teachers to tailor programs to better meet student needs. Improvements to NAPLAN were announced last week, including moving the…
MIDCOAST Council has expressed overall support in the actions identified in the NSW Government’s draft Marine Parks Network Management Plan. The plan, developed by the Marine Estate Management Authority, covers the five NSW mainland marine parks of Cape Byron,…
PORT Stephens and the MidCoast LGA’s have areas of state forest which are available for logging. Bulahdelah is home to a saw milling industry. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
IF you thought you were living in a winning area, you might be right, with Keno revealing those locations in New South Wales and the ACT where the most prizes have landed during the past four years. Keno is…
KARUAH Preschool is the first successful local recipient under the Federal Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Program Round 7. During his visit to the Preschool, Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie congratulated staff on their successful funding application. Advertise…
THE Bucketts Way has long been a road that drivers need to use with care and patience. The 151km road is a vital link from Raymond Terrace to Gloucester and Taree and was named after the Bucketts Mountains, a…
THE Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre (YACC) at Corindi Beach has won funding to upgrade the 25-year-old amenities building to become more accessible for visitors of all abilities. The NSW Government Regional Tourism Grant has approved the full $261,188 applied…
DR NICHOLAS Chang from UNSW’s Rural Clinical Campus in Coffs Harbour was awarded the 2021 University Medal. The University Medal is one of the most distinguished awards to be bestowed on an undergraduate. It recognises Dr Chang’s outstanding academic…