WELL known and loved Bellingen resident and international celebrity David Helfgott was awarded an Order Of Australia Medal in the Australia day awards this year for his service to the performing arts as a concert pianist. Advertise with News…
A SOUTHERN Cross University study has found that a marine snail introduced to the Pacific nation of Samoa, instead of being detrimental to the environment, is proving to be an asset. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour Burmese community and their supporters gathered on Tuesday this week to protest the recent coup by the military junta on the democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD). Advertise with News of The Area…
ROWING is a perfect sport for those living on and around the rivers and bays of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast, with Karuah now boasting its own rowing club. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
REMEMBER the free travel card seniors were given last year? Well dear reader, you can get another one for 2021. Those eligible are aged pensioners and holders of Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards. It also applies to some categories of…
A NEW online disaster dashboard will provide real-time information to help the Port Stephens community be aware of, prepare for and respond to local emergencies. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
DEAR Jasminda, In an effort to lose some weight, I’ve downloaded a calorie tracking app, but now I seem to spend half my day updating information to be accountable and I’ve lost no weight at all. Mrs Yvonne B.…
THE Tea Gardens Hawks’ rugby season is underway and club officials are excited about a big year in 2021. New funding boosts have kept the club moving as they comply with regulations, but continued support has been necessary to…
164 Willbee Road, Upper Myall Price: $589,000 A RARE opportunity to purchase an outstanding 100-acre property. Substantial clearings afford gorgeous views. A DA approved shed has been reimagined into a stylish self-contained unit. R/C A/C, ceiling fans, slow combustion…
THE Australian Defence Force and many locally based aerospace businesses celebrated today as the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter arrived at BAE Systems Williamtown facility in Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on hand at BAE Systems with the…