DEAR News Of The Area, I WATCHED firsthand Leah Anderson (although not sworn in as our no.1 East Ward Councillor) stand with the community last week using her business negotiations and love of the environment. This gives me confidence…
THE formal opening of Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s new courts on 3 December 2021 seemed strange as the Club has been playing on them for over 18 months – yet another COVID impact on the Club’s operations. The development…
THOSE who have stuck with the reports provided by local Bowlers in these types of stories would be familiar with the term “The Bowling Year”. It pretty much resets each January and rolls (pun intended) through, with the same…
THE Tallowwood Point Bridge, Promised Land Road, Gleniffer is now open to traffic thanks to the focussed efforts of Bellingen Shire Council’s Bridge Crew, who put in place an accelerated works program to ensure the removal and replacement of…
WOOLGOOLGA GP Dr Judith Haines is one of six outstanding GPs who have been honoured with a 2021 Rural Medical Service Award with the announcement being made at the opening night of the digital 2021 Rural GPs Conference. The…
BELLINGEN Riverwatch’s (BR) September river-analysis data has been interpreted into a report, which shows that the rivers of the Bellinger and Kalang catchments are generally in very good health. It verifies BR partners’ scientific understanding that these are unique…
PARENTS are being urged to take advantage of the State’s popular Active Kids program, with tens of millions of dollars worth of vouchers still to be redeemed this year due to the COVID lockdown. The $100 vouchers are redeemable…
FREE fun school holiday activities are on offer at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre. Activities are designed to provide an opportunity for families to connect. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
COULD you be the next independent candidate for Cowper? Voices4Cowper (V4C), a non-party-political incorporated association with membership from across the Federal electorate of Cowper, are calling for an independent candidate to represent them on the issues raised in their…
THE Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action against Coles Supermarkets Australia alleging it underpaid more than 7,500 salaried employees a total of $115 million in both regional and metropolitan areas. Coles Group Limited disclosed to the FWO…