Coffs Coast News Of The Area 24 November 2023
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OPINION: Foreshores fiasco
DEAR News Of The Area, I’M writing to express my frustration at the majority of Councillors who have acted to stall any sort of innovative development of the Jetty Foreshores. None of the Councillors who voted to spend ratepayers’ money…
‘Shephards’, Dorrigo is now on the market with Birt’s Property
BIRT’S Property is proud to present ‘Shephards’, featuring over three kilometres of creek and river frontage, privacy and magnificent views. Approximately 83.7ha (206.74 acres) with red basalt soils, the majority of the property is grazable with pockets of rainforest and…
OPINION: Missing in action
DEAR News Of The Area, IS councillor Rodger Pryce still entitled to get paid? He didn’t turn up nor put in an apology for the council meeting on 9 November and has asked to attend via video link for the…
OPINION: Don’t pass blame on bushfires
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST week Mr Dyer, who owns the Bowraville Sawmill, made the following statement. “As far as the fire situation, it is largely in the hands of the National Parks and the green minded movements…” In…
509/61 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
509/61 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Price: $570,000 LOCATED on the top floor of the Landmark building, this two bedroom, two bathroom loft apartment is full of natural light and has wonderful town and Bay…
Hinterland to benefit from tourism trends
THE clear blue expanses of the bay have always been a holiday favourite, however new trends are seeing the region’s hinterland areas enjoy a boost in popularity. This year a Hinton property is putting the tiny Port Stephens town on…
Stinker’s History: Excitement in Bobs Farm
THERE was great excitement in the Anna Bay/Bobs Farm district when, from out of the skies, descended an aeroplane under the control of none other than famous pilot Bert Hinkler. Many varied reports from media outlets covered the forced landing…
Medowie Christian School take win at Junior Theatre Festival
MEDOWIE Christian School is celebrating after taking the prize for Outstanding Vocals at the 2023 Junior Theatre Festival Australia, which was presented in Newcastle. Medowie Christian College student Lucille Collins told News Of The Area, “I was really excited when…
How our foreshore has changed
BY the time you read this story, the waterfront makeover of the Lemon Tree Passage foreshore will be a reality, ushering in a new future for the town. On the other hand it will create a degree of nostalgia for…