VERY few people batted an eyelid when Debbie Aitchison took her three birds for a walk around the last Laurieton Riverwalk Markets of 2024. Perched atop her equally colourful tresses or sitting on her shoulders, Skittles, Hendrix and Chico are…
CAMDEN HAVEN Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield has praised the community for its generous support of holiday giving initiatives in the local area. Community at 3, Aussie Battlers, Vinnies and other organisations all ran Christmas donation drives ahead of…
WHEN Coffs Harbour birding enthusiast Ellany Whelan snapped a photo of a shorebird early one morning at Old Bar beach, she had no idea the picture would open up the fascinating details of the bird’s travel itinerary of the past…
RESIDENTS of Laurieton Kew Lifestyle Village gave back in a big way at their annual Christmas party on Thursday, 12 December. Special guest Karen Sparkes from Aussie Battlers was presented with 121 grocery gift cards worth $3250, all donated by…
ADDITIONAL funding to improve mobile phone connectivity across the Mid North Coast is now available. The Albanese Government has announced $55 million worth of grants through Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). Advertise with News of The…
A TWELVE month trial of body-worn cameras for NSW hospital security staff has now commenced in an attempt to improve safety for staff, patients and visitors. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
LIVING or holidaying in this part of the world comes with an endless supply of outdoor activities, yet parents still struggle to keep their children off social media. And not for lack of trying. Advertise with News of The Area…
THERE is an unmistakable sanctity about Kangaroo Island, with its raw and rugged coastline, impeccably clear waters, natural wonders and wildlife. Sitting southwest off the coast of Adelaide in South Australia, Kangaroo Island is thought to have separated from the…
SCAMMERS are cunning and use persuasive words and techniques that can trick us into false offers and situations we would not choose to be in if we had understood the implications better. Helping us to spot scams and see through…
THE STATE Government is progressing reforms to strengthen local government, announcing plans for changes to the way council meetings are conducted. It is hoped the changes will ensure greater transparency and increase community confidence in council decision making. Advertise with…