THE Lions Club of Bellingen has celebrated 70 years of community service. The club was chartered on 25 August, 1954. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981…
HOMICIDE Squad detectives are appealing for information following the identification of human remains found in the Jetty Beach dunes earlier this year. The death of Queensland grandmother Wendy Hansen, 63, is being investigated by detectives attached to State Crime Command’s…
ANOTHER season of local Aussie Rules is in the books. Here’s how each club fared in the AFL North Coast competition. Port Macquarie Magpies: Regained the seniors premiership after finishing runners up last season to a Byron Bay Magpies team…
GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League teams have capped off stellar seasons with premiership wins, during grand final day at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Sawtell Panthers won the Under 16s premiership, edging out the Bowraville Tigers 38-36. The grand final…
ONE of the country’s most promising young lawn bowlers is set to represent Australia. Joey Clarke has been selected by Bowls Australia to represent his country at this year’s Oceania Challenge in November. The 19-year-old from Toormina was selected to…
DEAR News Of The Area, NOTA recently published a survey of local council candidates’ commitment, if elected, to adopting development applications (DA) for new intensive horticulture establishments. DAs would allow for controls to be placed on these facilities, designed to…
DESPITE chilly conditions at Rainbow Beach on Sunday 25 August, 34 surfers from Camden Haven Junior Boardriders took to the waves to show their skills. Although considered a “social” event, the competition was “fiercely friendly” across all grades. In the…
LAURIETON’S Claire and Fred Hall celebrated 70 years of marriage on Thursday, 4 September. The love story began when the pair met in the close-knit community of Quirindi in the North West Slopes of New South Wales. Advertise with News…
PARAMEDICS from across the Mid North Coast, including from Lake Cathie, have been put through their paces ahead of taking the wheel of new off-road vehicles. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
FATHER’S Day celebrations were a little early at North Haven Public School (NHPS) and St Joseph’s Primary School (SJPS), with both schools organising a special breakfast on Friday 30 August. St Joseph’s Assistant Principal (Mission) Maria Wilson said a breakfast…