DEAR News Of The Area, IN the upcoming election, anyone who is not a billionaire, which is most of us, should bear in mind a few facts. According to the ABS, Australia’s GDP growth since 2020 was 9.3 percent. Meanwhile,…
PAUL Templeton will contest the seat of Cowper for the Libertarian Party in the Federal election on 3 May. A former member of the Australian Defence Force and a prior Coffs Harbour councillor, Mr Templeton has been a small business…
MID North Coast Local Health District’s (MNCLHD) Movement Disorders Neurology Service is celebrating two years of providing specialised care to Mid North Coast residents living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders. The service provides patients with a hybrid model of…
NAMBUCCA River Co-op (Macksville Foodworks) store manager Mathew Ward has been recognised once again for his “exceptional contributions to the community and the Foodworks network”. Mr Ward took home the Network Champion Award at the recent annual Australian United Retailers…
HOLIDAYMAKERS are warned to avoid any unnecessary risks as powerful swells lash the east coast, resulting in record drownings in one state. Seven people are confirmed dead – six in NSW and one in Victoria – with the search for…
WITH the NRL season having kicked off last month, Coffs Coast players get their own chance to take to the field again when the latest Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off this weekend. Sawtell Panthers and the Grafton Ghosts…
MEMBER for Cowper Pat Conaghan has pledged $7500 for repairs and lighting upgrades to the Nambucca Heads Cenotaph if the Coalition is elected to government at the May Federal election. “Unfortunately, we have seen in recent years a disgusting disregard…
“STARSHINE”, a tribute to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, comes to the Nambucca Heads RSL on Sunday, 27 April. With decades of experience in live entertainment, band members Nikki Canale, Krissy Linehan, Matt Skea and Mitch Finglas…
AFTER much deliberation, the winners of the Nambucca Heads Newsagency Easter Colouring-In Competition have been announced as Jeanie Cameron and Zai Taylor. Jeanie took out the Age 4-7 Year category with her bright and joyful Easter bunny scene. Advertise with…
THE Coffs Harbour leg of the worldwide Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) takes place on Sunday 18 May. The vibe is retro and classic, with riders and pillion passengers donning dapper dress as they raise money and awareness for Movember. Movember…