CAMDEN Haven charity Community at 3 has expressed its gratitude to Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) for years of generous support in providing a venue for its free weekly barbeque. The club has been instrumental in ensuring that those in…
MEET Charlotte Schrader and Ella Sorensen, two young women on a mission to reduce the impact of gendered violence in the community. Having been inspired by the work of Sherele Moody at Australian Femicide Watch, the pair served as volunteer…
FOR all the preparation ahead of Cyclone Alfred, it has been the weeks since that have caused the greatest damage to the Macquarie Coast. Heavy seas, high tides and rain run-off have caused significant beach erosion, particularly in the Camden…
DEAR News Of The Area, JANET Olney, in her Letter to the Editor on 21 March, speculates as to the agendas of the billionaire businessman Holmes à Court’s ulterior motive who is backing the Cowper Independent candidate, Caz Heise. Jim…
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has released a new study that highlights the growing labour and skills shortages in the region. The report shows these will pose a significant barrier to economic growth. Advertise with News of The…
THE “Friends of Palestine” will host a night of international food, dance and culture at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday, 17 April. Commencing at 6.00pm, delicious Palestinian food and sweets will be available for purchase on arrival. Advertise with…
THE new Midwaste Reuse and Repair directory is a free resource for residents across the Mid North Coast to help them find local repair services and reuse opportunities, meaning less “stuff” goes into landfill. The directory is a user-friendly platform…
WITH the Mid North Coast experiencing a crisis in childcare which sees parents struggling to find care for their children when they return to work, NOTA spoke exclusively with Sue Parker of Midcoast Family Day Care (MFDC) to discuss some…
COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) has announced the dates of its annual Showground Gallery Art Prize. The long-standing exhibition runs from Saturday 3 May to Wednesday 11 June, with entries from local and member artists now open until Friday…
NEW Zealander Grant “Axe” Rawlinson and Australian Luke Richmond have set a new record, rowing from Houhora in far north New Zealand to Coffs Harbour in 22 days, two hours and 40 minutes – knocking nine days off the previous…