A DRAMATIC increase in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, accidental injuries and mental health conditions will all put enormous pressure on our health system unless real action is taken on climate change. That was the dire warning at Sunday’s campaign…
CHILDREN’S book packs began to be dropped around the Nambucca Valley on 16 February. A neat little parcel, carefully wrapped and laid in locations easy to find, ready to fill a little heart with joy and provide some new…
INCLEMENT weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of Scotts Head residents last Saturday. Approximately 100 people attended the ‘Save Our Village’ rally held at the Recreation Hut Scotts Head Reserve. The feelings of Scotts Head residents were made very clear…
Second bite at cherry after divorce PETER and Michelle separate after a 20 year relationship. Twelve months later, a divorce order is granted. Peter puts an offer to Michelle regarding the division of their property. They both seek legal…
FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has announced $165,000 to support the recovery of the arts and entertainment sector on the Mid North Coast with awards to four independent cinemas under the first set of grants from the second…
MORE than 100 operators and staff of Coffs Coast tourism businesses gathered at The Jetty Beach House on Tuesday, February 15. ‘Cheers Coffs Coast’ was an opportunity, organised by the Coffs Harbour City Council, for local tourism operators to…
CORINDI Rural Fire Brigade took ownership of a brand-new Category 1 Tanker now known as ‘Corindi 1’. With a value of $368,000, the truck was funded by local and State Government contributions. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
DORRIGO artists are busy preparing their works for the region’s annual flagship art event – The Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition. Entering the exhibition is open to everyone living on the Dorrigo Plateau with the postcode 2453. Advertise with News…
WEILDING a 2.5 metre-long imitation medieval infantry axe, Dorrigo Drama Club President Dina Luciani and Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey officially reopened the Old Gazette Theatre by slicing through the ribbon, celebrating the completion of the foyer refurbishments and…
THE NSW State Government is handing out more giveaways next week with the introduction of a $50 accommodation voucher as part of the NSW Government’s $250 million Stay NSW program. Applications for the vouchers can be made in the…