FINANCIAL assistance has been announced to help residents severely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Jointly funded by the State and Federal governments, the package will provide emergency financial assistance of $180 for individuals or up to $900 per family to…
HOUSEHOLDS could fork out an extra $450 a year for power by 2030 if policymakers pursue nuclear and a slower renewable rollout, modelling suggests. An analysis commissioned by the Clean Energy Council found the additional pricey gas needed under a…
AN extraordinary meeting of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has ended with the resignation of CEO Dr Clare Allen. Dr Allen, who has led the organisation for four and a half years, will vacate the position of Chief Executive Officer on 21…
AUSTRALIANS’ human rights were overlooked in governmental COVID-19 responses, a new report reveals, with experts saying the country isn’t prepared for its next health emergency. Domestic violence victims, renters, casual workers and at-risk groups bore the brunt of the COVID-19…
A “POLLIES in the Pub” event in Kempsey featuring controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was cancelled just as it was about to begin on Wednesday, 12 March, following a protest by members of the Dunghutti community. National Party Member for…
THE State and Federal governments activated disaster assistance to 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in northern NSW last Thursday in anticipation of the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration applies to the LGAs of: Ballina,…
HOUSEHOLDS could fork out an extra $450 a year for power by 2030 if policymakers pursue nuclear and a slower renewable rollout, modelling suggests. An analysis commissioned by the Clean Energy Council found the additional pricey gas needed under…
PRODUCERS are on high alert following the confirmation of tick fever on two North Coast cattle properties. North Coast Local Land Services (LLS) district veterinarian Phillip Carter, said the cattle were treated for tick fever, Babesiosis, once the diagnosis was…
THE Laurieton Public School (LPS) debating team has earned a top four finish in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. The competition attracted more than 1000 teams of year 5 and 6 students from across NSW. Advertise with News of The Area…
BUTCHERS, bakers and smallgoods makers are better off living in the country, with research showing workers across nearly 100 occupations can get more bang for their buck in the bush. City-based teachers, mechanics, general practitioners, chief executives, chefs, house cleaners…