STUDENTS in the Nambucca Valley have a unique opportunity to receive financial support for their senior schooling through the Frank Partridge VC Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, administered by Nambucca Valley Council with support from its National Celebration Day Committee, honours…
PARTS of the Mid North Coast have been grappling with a natural phenomenon this week as beaches of the region were inundated with a vibrant, yet problematic, red algae bloom. Known locally as “red weed”, this algae, when washed ashore,…
DEAR News Of The Area, MANY thanks to Theo Hazelgrove of Community at 3 for his letter in last week’s newspaper reminding us of the importance of supporting local business. I have another thought that some of you may want…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE 176,000 hectare Great Koala National Park that was first committed to by the current Environment Minister, Penny Sharpe, and former Leader of the Opposition, Luke Foley, in 2014/15, is home to at least one…
CLUB Triples Final Sunday 30 November 2024 The final of the Club Triples finally took place on Sunday 1 December. In what proved to be a highly entertaining match, the team of Ray Finch, Ian Trengrove and Corey Daley overcame…
PRESIDENT Pairs along with plenty of Social Bowls, weather permitting, was the focus for November. Robyn Groundwater, Mary Buckley had a win in the President Pairs with Margaret Stocks and Di De La Cruz the Runner-ups(pictured). A President Pairs perpetual…
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a community independent candidate for Cowper, I feel compelled to respond to the concerning article (NOTA November 29) regarding the imminent crisis facing our regional universities due to Ministerial Direction (Policy MD107). This Policy…
DEAR News Of The Area, TIMBER industry reps are once again trotting out the usual spurious figures and questionable claims about the cost and threat of the Great Koala National Park to the timber industry; just as they did in…
THE Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums enjoyed a triumphant day at the recent Wauchope Highland Gathering, earning accolades and demonstrating their exceptional skill and dedication to the art of pipe band performance. The highlight of the day was the band’s…
KEY Community Group is marking the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) with a free outdoor movie night, featuring the holiday favourite film, Elf. Taking place on Saturday, 7 December, from 6pm, it’s a warm-hearted event in the grounds…