IN a testament to resilience and passion, 76-year-old Camden Haven resident John Hawkins is not letting age slow him down as he continues to pursue his martial arts dreams. A brown belt in Matsubayashi-ryu, a traditional style of karate, John…
DEAR Jasminda, My boyfriend and I recently attended an art class where we had to do a painting of each other. Somehow, even though I find my boyfriend very attractive, my artwork made him look like serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.…
DESPITE a bleak Saturday, the sun came out just in time for the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets’ June gathering, bringing a touch of warmth and brightness to the popular community event. The market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings,…
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has branded the Minns Government’s Budget announcement on Tuesday as disappointing, claiming it neglects to protect residents from the cost-of-living pressures and offers poor road funding and decreased infrastructure delivery. “The Minns Government has delivered…
RESIDENTS are invited to provide feedback on the long-term strategic direction for the use and management of community land in the MidCoast region. The Draft MidCoast Community Land (Generic) Plan of Management, which has been developed with input from the…
MIDCOAST Council is offering local tourism operators the opportunity to strengthen their appeal to high yielding, environmentally conscious visitor markets by becoming ECO Certified with Ecotourism Australia. Council, in partnership with key local, State and national stakeholders, is itself on…
MOBILE phone coverage in Bulahdelah suffers from the same critical infrastructure shortfalls as all other towns across the Myall Coast. According to the Radio Frequency National Site Archive (RFNSA), there are three mobile ‘towers’ in Bulahdelah. Advertise with News of…
THE talented students and supportive staff of St Philip’s Christian College are putting the finishing touches on costumes, going over their lines and preparing to step back into the spotlight in their musical production for 2024: ‘Freaky Friday – The…
A NEW report published by the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research highlights a significant rise in four major criminal offences within the last five years. Since 2019, domestic assault reports have increased 15.4 percent (up 3.7…