DEAR News Of The Area, Thank you to Karin Matthews for her summary of what some of the Nambucca Valley candidates were standing for in the current election (‘Meet the Candidates’, Karin Matthews, Opinions and Letters, p16, News Of…
DEAR News Of The Area, DUE to the COVID-19 pandemic, my wife and I have not been able to see our young grandsons in the flesh for the past two years. Many families find themselves in the same situation,…
LAST weekend the Loggerheads Malibu Club completed the 2021 longboard surfing season with their annual awards presentation at Scotts Head. Now in its 37th year, the Club has faced one of its most challenging seasons due to the impact…
ELIGIBLE community groups are being invited to apply for a new funding round to support ongoing recovery and build resilience and preparedness for future disaster events. Funding of between $2,000 and $15,000 will be available for community development and…
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…
SMALL businesses who are still doing it tough across the State will continue to benefit from rent relief until 13 January 2022, ensuring ongoing support for small businesses over the Christmas and New Year’s Period. Treasurer Matt Kean said…
LOCAL Red Cross members attended the Tea Gardens Hotel recently for their last meeting of the year and a Christmas lunch. Guest speaker on the day was Sarah U’Brien, who spoke about the role local emergency services play within…
6 Bradbury Close, Boambee East 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Garage, 503sqm Price: $799,000 PERFECT for the first home buyer, retiree, or investor alike, this 3-bedroom, Hopwood home is sure to please numerous buyers. Well-designed three-bedroom home set on…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS was local Labor’s first tilt at the local government election in Bellingen Shire. We have created a base upon which we can grow. In so doing, we learned a lot. We’re appreciative of…
YEAR 12 students around the region have been celebrating the end of two years of Covid-induced disrupted schooling at their highly anticipated school formals. The 2021 Higher School Certificate exams finished on Friday 3 December with the Food Technology…