THE NSW Government will maintain measures and increase penalties for non-compliance as it continues to take a precautionary approach to quarantine arrangements for overseas arrivals in line with additional national border security measures by the Australian Government. Consistent with…
NOMINATIONS are now open across the state to recognise remarkable women in sport so get your entries in to inspire more women and girls to participate in sport. The annual Her Sport Her Way Awards celebrates the achievements of…
LITTER is a huge environmental problem particularly for regions with coastal environments. Litter that washes into the estuaries kills aquatic animals and destroys habitats which are nursery environments for fish and other species. The 2022 Keep Australia Beautiful Litter…
NSW peak bodies Landcare NSW and Local Government NSW (LGNSW) are joining forces to work together to improve environmental and community outcomes across NSW. Landcare NSW Chair Stephanie Cameron said the partnership is a natural fit for Landcare NSW…
BOWRAVILLE is holding Christmas Markets on 11 December. The markets will take place on the eastern side of High Street, Bowraville, in and around the Community Hall. Uncle Martin Ballangarry will be delivering the Welcome to Country at 9:00…
DEAR News Of The Area, ANYONE who has observed fuel prices in the Coffs Harbour region over the past ten or more years will not be surprised there is very little competition amongst the thirteen petrol stations. Prices rise…
A COMMUNITY survey has been released by Nambucca Valley Council for Scotts Head Skate and Recreation Park which seeks feedback from the community on the proposal. Deborah McCabe, Project Administration Support Officer at Council, said the survey has been…
LOCAL Utungun farmer Mick Green is recovering in hospital having spent three days in ICU following a motorbike accident last weekend, 27 November. Matilda Brown, daughter of the Brown family farm owners where Mick is the manager, has launched…
MULTI genre, multi-instrumentalist and teller of silly jokes, Nambucca Valley Arts Council will present Miss Heather Rose in concert on Sunday, 12 December. Heather has recently been touring with The Date Brothers as a double act when Ian is…
ON Sunday 28 November the Nambucca Nippers headed down to the beach, excited to be attending their third session of the season after the previous week was cancelled owing to heavy rainfall. There was also excitement about the fittings…