FOLLOWING the alleged theft of a white Toyota Hilux from Nelson Bay on January 27, a man was charged in Newcastle last Wednesday following a pursuit. About 11.20am on Wednesday 7 February 2024), police were patrolling Brown Street, Newcastle, when…
DEAR News Of The Area, I WAS not amongst those in Canberra on Tuesday 6 February protesting Chris Bowen’s proposal to place hundreds of wind turbines on thousands of square kilometres of largely untouched Australian marine habitat. However, I fully…
IN my opinion piece published on 28 December titled Taxing Thoughts, I offered some basic thoughts about our taxation system. I asked the question: Is there a better and fairer way of raising revenue for the purpose of running and…
12 Moola Street, Hawks Nest Contact Agent INTRODUCING a rare and exceptional opportunity at 12 Moola Street, Hawks Nest. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house is perfectly positioned on an expansive 984 sqm level block, just a short distance away from…
3 bedrooms/ 1 bathroom/ 2 garage/1076 sqm THE waterfront position ensures these views will never be impacted – they are yours to enjoy always. Backing onto the waters of North Arm Cove, the property boasts a corner location which enhances…
CROWN land managers, community groups, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, native title groups, tenure holders, and members of the public are invited to have their say on a review of the legislation that governs the management and use of Crown land…
IT’S that time of the year again when the MidCoast region gears up for the yearly bulky waste collection. Before you run out and leave your unwanted waste on your kerb, it’s important to double and triple check the collection…
TWINS Samuel and Ethan Penny have traded their surfboards for football boots, diving into their inaugural year on the football pitch. Football has swiftly become a family affair for the dynamic duo, who rallied their cousins and friends to form…
COFFS COAST’s best Oztag juniors are set to take on the state’s finest on their home turf, during next week’s NSW Junior State Championships in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour teams will compete in five divisions at the State Championships; the…
THE BYRON Bay Magpies will not be defending their AFL North Coast premiership this year. After one season in the AFL North Coast competition, the Magpies have decided to return to the Queensland Football Association competition based in South East…