OPINION: The challenges of electric vehicles
DEAR News Of The Area, THE powers that be seem to be pushing very hard for us all to go to electric vehicles (EV), these are my feelings and observations on the subject. A recent NRMA Open Road story…
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OPINION: International Day of Action on Big Biomass
DEAR News Of The Area, THE International Day of Action on Big Biomass was held this week on Thursday 21 October. Conservationists from around the globe highlighted the need to stop this industry at a time when we have…
OPINION: Conaghan’s contrary opinions on climate change
DEAR News Of The Area, YOUR front page (Climate Questions, NOTA, p1 October 15 Edition) revealed Federal parliamentarian Pat Conaghan’s attitude to climate change. Ten out of ten for two contrary opinions Mr Conaghan. A summary! He does believe…
Nambucca Youthie now open for fun supervised activities every Wednesday afternoon
EVERY Wednesday afternoon from 3:30-5pm during Term 4, the Nambucca Youthie will be open for youth from the Valley to join in the fun, socialise and potentially make new friends. There will be a variety of entertaining activities for…
Vandas target tyres at Swimming Creek, Nambucca Heads
A CONCERNED community member has contacted News Of The Area to notify locals that tyres have been slashed on motor vehicles and a caravan at Swimming Creek. The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday 12 October, at Reed…
Coffs Harbour City Councillor grilled over lack of land disclosure
EXPLOSIVE debate among councillors unfolded at a recent Coffs Harbour City Council meeting regarding a lack of disclosure of land ownership by Cr Sally Townley and her eligibility to run for Council. Community outrage spread across social media last…
Council rejects call to change Coffs Cup public holiday to a Local Event Day
AN application will be made to hold the Coffs Harbour Gold Cup part day public holiday in 2022, despite calls by some Coffs Harbour councillors to change the public holiday to a Local Event Day. Council has applied for…
Clearing Confusion At Lot 2 Sawtell Rd
TOORMINA residents whose properties adjoin Lot 2 Sawtell Rd were alerted by machinery noise over their back fences last week. They were dismayed to find that a small, tracked machine was being used by a local contractor, in the…
Celebrating the diversity of carers and sharing support resources
NATIONAL Carers Week, dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating carers in Australia, held a busy schedule of online events covering education and support and culminating with the pure enjoyment of a music performance with Matt Boylan-Smith on Friday 16 October.…
Calling citizen scientists – sign up for the Great Southern BioBlitz
THE Great Southern Bioblitz (GSB) is a citizen science event – 22 to 25 October 2021 – now in its second year throughout the Southern Hemisphere using the iNaturalist app and website. iNaturalist is an online social network of…