OPINION: Water issues too important to be politicised Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 4, 2023 DEAR News Of The Area, IN response to Adam Fuller’s letter in NOTA on 24 November and his personal accusations I offer the following. Irony is largely a perception Adam and politicians are often blind to it. I stick by my claim that water issues are too important to be politicised
OPINION: I support the native forest timber industry Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 4, 2023 DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to thank Warren Tindall (‘Forest extinctions’, NOTA 24/11/2023) for his critique of my letter (‘In support of multiple-use forests’, NOTA 17/11/2023). I firmly stand by my sentiments and remarks. I didn’t realise that apparent credentials such as ‘skin in the timber game’ or scientific
Be part of the Coffs Harbour 30th Annual Salvation Army Toy Run Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 THOSE bikers with big motorbikes and even bigger hearts, the Mid North Coast Harley Owners Group, are at it again, busily organising the Coffs Harbour 30th Annual Salvation Army Toy Run to be held on Sunday 10 December. The event is open to all varieties of motorcycles, riders and
Macksville Memoir Writers publish second anthology Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 THE Macksville Memoir Writers recently published their second anthology of stories, ‘For the Record: Memories of Lives Well-Lived’, presenting a copy to the Macksville and Nambucca libraries. “The 70 stories in this volume chronicle a broad spectrum of the writers' lives, from family memories, to school days, to first boyfriends,
Sing along at the Macksville Christmas Carols by Candlelight 2023 Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 CHRISTMAS wouldn’t be Christmas without the Macksville Christmas Carols by Candlelight, and they’re back this year on Sunday 17 December starting at 7pm, with gates open at 6pm. This tradition, dating back 36 years, is the local Salvation Army's way to say thank you to the community for their support throughout
“Pick up your Poop!”: Dog lovers frustrated with irresponsible pet owners in the Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 EVERY morning Liane takes her morning walk along the Nambucca Heads V-Wall and finds it a challenge to dodge what other dog owners have left behind. “Pick up your dog poop!” is her message to other dog owners. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Equitable health care access discussed at regional roundtables Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 SHADOW Assistant Minister for Regional Health Dr Anne Webster took a three-day tour of the Mid North Coast last week, attending round table forums and visiting local health and aged care providers and educators. Dr Webster was invited to the region by Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who says
OPINION: Time to acknowledge the old way is broken Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 DEAR News Of The Area, BOWRAVILLE sawmill owner Matt Dyer’s recent reported comments (NOTA 24/11/23), as written by your correspondent Ned Cowie, regarding National Parks, fires and the Black Summer holocaust, demand a response. Mr. Dyer is quoted as recommending that “National Parks change their policy” about hazard reduction burning and that
OPINION: Overgrown roundabout and surrounds Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 1, 2023 DEAR News Of The Area, RECENTLY I’ve driven Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour and stopped at the roundabout at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Stadium Drive. The weeds were at least one metre high there and it has become extremely hard to see if a vehicle is in the roundabout.