FOR mankind the second half of the 1960s was a rollercoaster of wonderful highs and tragic lows. We saw The Beatles at their peak, Woodstock, and a man on the moon but we also saw the murder of Martin Luther…
MONDAY afternoons at the Stuarts Point tennis courts have become a meeting place for what’s become colloquially known as ‘Geriatric Tennis’, though age restrictions do not apply. In January 2023, Kevin Anderson, the then minister for Lands and Water, Hospitality…
CLIVE Thew Memorial Garden at Macksville Hospital is a wonderful community project coming to life thanks to the efforts of numerous Nambucca Valley locals. From Nambucca High School students, to Shoretrack, to Nambucca Valley Rotary to Macksville Hospital staff in…
ALLAM Property Group is walking away from a controversial development proposal at Stuarts Point. It cited sewerage, groundwater and biodiversity issues as among reasons it will not pursue plans for a major residential development. Advertise with News of The Area…
WEATHER Watching 101 workshop in Coramba at the village’s Community Hall on Saturday 1 July was the first of three workshops focusing on understanding and reading the weather and preparing for weather events. Facilitated by Sue Lennox, co-founder of OzGREEN…
STAFFING is the number one issue affecting secondary schools in our region. That and issues of equity, accessibility and social disadvantage for students were discussed at the annual NSW Secondary Principals Council in Tamworth. Advertise with News of The Area…
WALKING is the subject of a Southern Cross University study that people on the Coffs Coast can participate in. The research team for the study is seeking participants for a free program that explores the physical and mental benefits of…
SANDY Luhrs, local author and foodie who resides in Urunga on the Coffs Coast, has emerged from the Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program inspired and creative. The nine-month course has provided her with regular mentoring and support in business…
DECISION day for fire ants is July 13. That’s when Australia’s agriculture ministers will be meeting face-to-face and fire ants will be on the agenda. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
LIFE-SAVING pacemaker implantation services are now available at Coffs Harbour hospital as a day surgery. A collaboration between Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Coffs Harbour cardiologist Dr Austin May and the Mid North Coast Local Health District Board working…