A COOPERATIVE for Bellingen hemp growers is being established after a meeting involving farmers and builders interested in the local growing, processing and building with industrial hemp. The event was held at the Bellingen Riverside Pavilion, hosted by Marg Hope…
TRANSPORT for NSW (TfNSW) has launched its annual ‘Animals on country roads’ public education initiative to help remind motorists to drive safely around animals. Between 2013 and 2022 there were a total of 1,423 crashes with an animal in NSW,…
NAMBUCCA Valley councillors have adopted key documents including the Annual Budget, Long Term Financial Plan and Revenue Policy for the 2024/25 period. “Council’s total estimated operating revenue during the 2024/25 financial year is $55.4 million with estimated operating expenditure being…
PICNIC tables in Stuarts Point have been transformed through a project involving local youth artists. The weekend of 22 and 23 June developed from bright sunshine to torrential rain punctuated by an icy chill factor, yet the young folk of…
IN CHILLY conditions the Camden Haven Redbacks mixed under 16s side overpowered their Wauchope rivals at the Vince Inmon Sporting Complex at Laurieton last Friday, securing their first win of the season. Both teams came out fast and furious and…
DEAR News Of The Area, MY family and I have been residents of Camden Head for 50 years. The Headland, including the Pilot Station Lookout, was once a well maintained pristine vista, accessible to not only residents but many from…
EARLIER this month the Mid North Coast Porcelain Painters Association held an exhibition of their work at the Laurieton United Services Club. “The display included a variety of styles and subjects,” said Dianne Holyman. “Four members of the group belong…
A PLAN to power Australia with nuclear energy has been condemned by former prime minister Paul Keating, who labelled it as climate change denialism in disguise. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to build seven nuclear plants across five states…
THE June ordinary meeting of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council saw fierce debate over the proposed rate freeze for the 2024/25 Operational Plan, and it began in the Mayoral Minutes. Mayor Peta Pinson initiated the discussion, emphasising that despite feedback from 75…
THE rugby league community has rallied to support the Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Raiders under 15s player who was seriously injured during a match against the Old Bar Pirates on Saturday, 22 June. The teenager, whose given name is Mason,…