DEAR News Of The Area, The letter on 25 January 2024, ‘Discussion getting lost on power generation’, could equally be headed ‘Never miss an opportunity to plug the totally unjustifiable and uneconomic nuclear’. Two details that upset the letter’s argument:…
NEW season, new game for the Lady Hawks, who will be taking on tackle rugby league for the first time in 2024. The Lady Hawks started pre-season training on 4 January, getting an early jump on their first full season…
RISING Port Stephens swimmer Ebony Nix is on track to take on the country’s best at the National Swimming Championships in April and Olympic trials in June. Ebony, who swims with the Nelson Bay Swimming Club, recently competed in the…
RAYMOND Terrace’s Natasha Van Eldik has chalked up another special milestone in her illustrious lawn bowling career. The triple world champion and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist played her 400th match for the Australian Jackaroos during last weekend’s annual Trans…
“I STRUGGLED to sleep and ran the London Marathon on less than five hours’ rest – now I help people fight insomnia.” In ‘Put Insomnia to Sleep’, experienced psychotherapist Helen Dugdale argues that you don’t have to be part of…
NELSON Bay Neptunes Under 18 girls touch football team have covered themselves in glory by clinching the prestigious Peter Wilson Memorial Regional Championship. The multi-talented Neptunes demonstrated their skill, stamina and speed to claim the title with a 5-4 Grand…
ON more than one occasion I have mentioned that Port Stephens is the home of snapper, mulloway and dusky flathead. How could I overlook bream? From the upper reaches of the Karuah River, throughout the Tilligerry system, up the Myall…
DRUM roll please. The annual Sawtellian of the Year awards were finally announced on Australia Day 2024 having missed their traditional moment of presentation on a rained-off Sawtell Super Fun Day on January 1. Advertise with News of The Area…
SUMMER rains bring rapid plant growth, including weeds, and the NSW Farmers Association has called on landholders to be extra careful when spraying weeds. The Association has reminded farmers to monitor changing wind conditions when spraying this season to avoid…
AIMED at promoting social inclusion and healthy living, the annual Living Well Expo returns to Coffs Harbour in March. With a fantastic new venue this year, Expo attendees will enjoy better facilities and access, along with plenty to see and…