THE Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club have released their race calendar for the 2021/22 season and there’s something for everyone ranging from the ‘fit and firing’ to the ‘wait and see’. Club President Shaun Lawer told News Of The Area…
THE growth of female football in the region is set to receive a big boost in regards to two recent announcements for 2022, which will help with their pathways to elite football and the overall development of female football.…
FOUR local Landcare bushfire recovery projects have been selected to aid in the recovery of native wildlife and habitat in seven regions severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires – part of a $14 million Government commitment. Federal Member…
PORT Stephens Council’s employee wellness program PSCare and the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary have been announced finalists at the 2021 Hunter Business Awards this week. Group Manager Corporate Services Tim Crosdale said the announcement is a tribute to the…
WORKING from home and staying in has become the new normal, with statewide lockdown not expected to lift until 28 August. Only leaving the house for essential food shopping can mean that driving is only necessary about once a…
THE Suncorp Group has pledged $1 million to the Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) for a dedicated program to support rural Australian communities impacted by significant natural disasters. The first Rebuilding Futures program grant round opened last…
Rural Strategy community exhibition period WORK is underway on preparing the Rural Strategy for community consultation, with letters going out to a range of landholders over the coming week to explain to specific groups what the implications of the…
THE Sawtell Panthers struck in the last minutes to defeat the Coffs Harbour Comets 24-22 in the under 18s competition at Rex Hardaker Oval one day before the statewide lockdown came into effect. Opportunities to play at their homeground…