DAWKINS Park, located opposite the Council Chambers in Macksville, next to the public library in Princess Street, is a centrepoint for the town. It is home to many birds, predominantly White Ibis, but few people can ever be seen picnicking…
ARSON Unit detectives have charged two men following an investigation into a deliberately lit bushfire in Nambucca State Forest. About 4.45pm on Sunday 7 January 2024, emergency services responded to a bushfire at Nambucca Heads. Advertise with News of The…
IN a boost to initiatives aimed at honouring and remembering veterans and Australia’s significant military history, the NSW Government’s Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP) has allocated over $100,000 to 92 community groups, schools, and ex-service organisations across the state. The…
THE Nambucca Bowls Club was the go-to destination on the evening of Saturday 10 February as boot scooters of all ages gathered for a night of dancing and fun, all in support of a good cause. Known as the Boot…
WATER is a source of conflict for many in the Nambucca Valley, where farmers of all denominations rely on this life-giving asset. For others it represents the beauty of nature and the health of the local ecology. Advertise with News…
DEAR News Of The Area, WHILE it is good to see forestry industry advocates entering the debate on the future integrity and sustainability of native forest logging, the misleading claims and generalisations are disappointing and won’t go anywhere towards resolving…
DEAR News Of The Area, FIRST of all Mike Pearce regarding your letter (‘Let’s replace the Big Banana with the Big Tissue Box’, 2 February Edition), yes we all have reason to whinge now and then, but can you honestly…
WILLIAM obtains accommodation in a nursing home and authorises his friend David to be a signatory in relation to his bank accounts. David agrees to pay William’s bills and rollover his substantial fixed term deposits. During the course of the…
WITH students heading back to school at the end of January, Port Stephens youth counselling service jupiter is reminding parents to check in with their children. They are also reminding families that help is at hand if a local child…
ALTHOUGH no longer located on the street from which it originally took its name, the Yacaaba Centre has become a beacon of hope in a time when families and individuals are increasingly experiencing hardship. When members of the Port Stephens…