DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE been pondering over the news that we are getting, that all types of businesses (for example restaurants, shops, fruit pickers) cannot find enough staff to do full time or even part time…
DEAR News Of The Area, THANK goodness that Council election is over. For two years at least, Andrew Fraser has been the attack dog of the Coffs Council. Calling for its dismissal, screaming all the way until election day…
A GRANDMOTHER’S enthusiasm for children’s tales inspired by her own Nanna is among 100 short narratives selected for the new edition of Seniors’ Stories. Minister for Seniors Natalie Ward said the book, which showcases a selection of stories every…
SCAMS, retirement planning and e-safety are covered in a free 2022 diary for seniors to help them understand their legal rights. Attorney General Mark Speakman encouraged seniors to pick up a copy of the Legal Topics for Older People…
THE Australian Government has responded to an open letter calling for a vital reform in the way that the Arts and Creative Industries is represented in the Federal Parliament of Australia. However, Australian artists James Bustar, Mark McConville and…
BULAHDELAH Central School has been successful with an application for a 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant for their Primary Gardeners project. BCS Primary Teacher Jackie O’Connell said students have been busy preparing soil, composting, learning about companion planting and…
LOCAL users of the Tea Gardens Swimming Pool have been left disappointed after staffing constraints caused the pool to be closed. Despite advertising 6am-7pm opening times, visitors were left frustrated after turning up to the pool to find it…
THE NSW Police Force Rural Crime Prevention Team has been awarded the 2021 ISSRC Policy, Practice and Engagement Award. The International Society for the Study of Rural Crime (ISSRC) is made up of scholars, students and practitioners from around…
LOCAL GP practices in towns throughout our region will have more options and a larger pool of doctors to recruit from, following changes announced today by the Morrison Joyce Government. From 1 January 2022, there will be automatic access…
LOCAL communities are being prioritised for Federal disaster resilience funding under a new program which opened last Friday. Under the Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local stream, communities across the following local government areas are being prioritised for assistance:…