LAST week, during an appearance on Sky News, Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Commissioner Tom Rogers triggered confusion after suggesting that ticks will be counted as Yes votes but crosses will not be counted as Nos in the upcoming Voice to…
WITH the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023, rural and regional Australians are still disadvantaged in health outcomes compared to those living in major cities. The Alliance began, and has remained, as an important…
IN a demonstration of their commitment to enhancing their emergency response capabilities, the Port Stephens Unit of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) completed a rigorous Large Animal Rescue Operation (LARO) course over the weekend. The course, held over two…
LEAH Blayney, the Head Coach of the Young Matildas and Future Matildas programs, is set to take centre stage as the guest speaker at North Coast Football’s highly anticipated Annual Awards Night on Saturday, September 2. As the Matildas continue…
THE Group 2 Reserve Grade minor semi final was played out at the Frank McGuren Field Grafton on Saturday where the Coffs Comets took on the Nambucca Roosters. Big hits were a feature of this game right from the kick-off,…
IN a dazzling conclusion to their remarkable season, the Boambee Eagles are 2023 Premiers, finishing the season in style with a magnificent 7-0 victory over the Bellingen Bats at Ayrshire Park last Saturday. This victory propelled the Eagles to an…
TUESDAY 23 August even though a number of ladies are out travelling, 30 members hit off on Tuesday 23 at Safety Beach Golf Course to play a 2 Person Ambrose and NSW Keno Qualifier. Winners of the day were Karen…
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE been following the various stories about the anti-logging protests in Newry Forest. As spokesmen for the protestors have accused the Forest Corporation of causing serious environmental damage, which concerned me, I thought I…