AN estimated 1500 Coffs Coast teachers supported the first state-wide teachers’ strike in nearly a decade. Teachers gathered at Brelsford Park last Tuesday to express their dissatisfaction with the government’s refusal to negotiate on wages, demanding #More Than Thanks,…
SUMMER Dreams Festival at the Bellingen Showgrounds on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 December launches the season with a two-day festival. UMBL Music is proud to present this awesome lineup consisting of 90% local talent. Advertise with News of…
GETTING together to enjoy a hobby with like-minded people has a positive effect on well being, and model train enthusiasts are no exception. Paul Baker, President of the Coffs Coast Railroad Modellers, told News Of The Area that his…
LIFE Membership recognition has been awarded to Patricia Buttenshaw and Patricia Parker at Sawtell RSL last Friday, 3 December 2021. Held at the Sawtell RSL Club’s Boardroom, the two Patricias were awarded a Life Membership Badges and a Certificate…
ARE the rural properties in Port Stephens at risk of residential developments? Local farmers that have been on the land in Seaham for years believe that they are. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THE City of Newcastle is calling for comment on its new draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) as part of its commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive community. This plan includes the Stockton precinct. Advertise with News of…
MIDCOAST Business Award nominations are closing next Friday! Entry is simple but must be in by Friday 10 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981…
WORKERS in the Hunter and Central Coast are set to benefit from the powering up of renewable energy projects in the regions, with registrations of interest now open for the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Treasurer and Minister…
THE 2021 Higher School Certificate exams officially ended at 12:30 on Friday December 3, when 3,756 Food Technology students finished their final exam. Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said it was a momentous day for the Class of 2021,…
LOCAL councils are being encouraged to nominate priority flood mitigation projects for Federal funding. Applications are now open under a new round of the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…