WITH warmer weather on the way, North Coast Local Land Services is reminding rural landholders of the importance of assessing native grasslands and groundcover on their properties. The warmer months are when groundcover species are most identifiable. Advertise with News…
AN update on the assessment process for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) from Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has been met with scepticism by conservation groups. The Community Advisory Panel for the GKNP, which includes representatives from local government, conservation…
DEAR News Of The Area, WHILST fully appreciating and sympathising with the role of Norco farmers and workers I wonder about the lack of moral outrage when Norco previously and unceremoniously dropped Northpower as their electricity provider in a period…
DEAR News Of The Area, AN excellent and most comprehensive overview of the litany of neglected State-owned assets in Coffs Harbour from Ms Anne Leonard (NOTA 20/09). Thankfully the recent poll showing that 70 percent of residents are vehemently opposed…
JANICE Mercer has been presented with her Order of Australia Medal by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley during a presentation ceremony at Government House, Sydney. Janice and her late husband Merv were recognised in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours and Awards…
A COFFS COAST koala recently had a lucky midnight escape after navigating a busy intersection on Mastracolas Rd, just off the Pacific Highway near Park Beach Plaza. Nicknamed Caramello by those on the ground, the adult male had to be…
ALMOST the entire Karenni community of Coffs Harbour gathered at the Cavanbah Hall on Saturday, 21 September, to celebrate the Deeku festival. This long-standing tradition celebrates the story of how different tribes in the Karenni State united to revolt against…
TWO programs driven by staff at Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) have been named finalists for the 2024 NSW Health Awards. Now in their 26th year, the awards acknowledge the personalised, sustainable, and digitally enabled programs that contribute…
SAWTELLIANS are urged to be vigilant when walking with or where there are dogs, to protect nesting endangered and threatened shorebirds. There are currently a number of Pied and Sooty Oyster Catcher pairs nesting on eggs at “Southies” on the…
AN incident at Dammerel Headland, Emerald Beach on Sunday, 22 September has provided a stark reminder of the paramount importance of water safety. Two teenagers were rock jumping off the cliff at a popular fishing spot known as the ‘Jew-Hole’…