IIT has been several months since a beekeeper in the Macleay Valley discovered varroa mites during a routine alcohol wash of his bees. This would mark the beginning of a varroa crisis for beekeepers in the Kempsey region, with the…
IT has been a big week for the Macksville Sea Eagles Rugby League Club, with the hosting of both their annual awards night and annual general meeting (AGM). Following the AGM, the following coaches have been named to lead the…
FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2023. A full calendar of Golf this week, including the final rounds of the Men’s & Women’s Championships, and the Men’s Open day. Thanks to continual close monitoring and watering, the greens are…
WHILE our greenkeepers are doing it hard in the dry it is nothing compared to the stress our local farmers must be experiencing. It must be tough. Saturday’s stableford event sponsored by Alliance Pest Control was won by Phil Bambury…
ROUND one of the North Coast Surf Boat Series kicked off at Scotts Head on Saturday 21 October before Sunday’s events were cancelled due to unfavourable conditions. “Saturday was a great first day of racing for the 2023/2024 season,” said…
DEAR Jasminda, After many years of hard work my husband and I have finally bought our dream home which is a waterfront in a lovely location. A couple of months ago a long-distance friend who I haven’t seen in about…
For Lease: 6a Bungwall Close, Anna Bay Price: $530.00 per week WELCOME to this modern brick and tile three bedroom duplex in a tucked away Anna Bay street. Situated in a quiet location, but deceptively close to the beach, shops…
DEPRESSION can be a relentless liar, pushing individuals to tell falsehoods due to their fear of burdening loved ones and their struggle to convey their true feelings. One common lie is the declaration of being “fine”. This facade shields others…
DEAR News Of The Area, I READ in the Examiner that $1.5 million has been spent on mitigation works to provide safe crossing for our iconic koalas on the Port Stephens Drive. Yes, of course, their lives are worth saving.…
THERE is a small freshwater creek that flows down through the dunes before meandering along the sand and finally pouring into the sea in the southern corner of Fingal Beach. For as long as anyone can recall the creek has…