NSW POLICE have taken more than 90 unlawful weapons off the streets and conducted 34 high-visibility wanding operations in an effort to reduce knife crime. On 9 December 2024, the NSW Government introduced legislation to target the possession of knives,…
WITH the recent brush with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred still on everyone’s minds, climate action groups are voicing concerns about the consequences of ineffective action to combat climate change. In a joint statement, 38 former Australian fire and emergency service chiefs…
A NEW program will give regional NSW councils the chance to share in $1 million for projects to upgrade roads at public level crossings. Applications opened on Monday for the NSW Government’s Level Crossing Improvement Program – Regional Council Minor…
TREASURER Jim Chalmers has confirmed a budget deficit after posting two surpluses as he announces more cyclone-aftermath support. An additional $1.2 billion will go toward disaster payments and rebuilding local communities and forms part of a broader $13.5 billion natural…
PROMPTED by recent severe weather, the RSPCA is sharing important tips for managing animals during storms and natural disasters. The key is preparation, according to the animal protection not-for-profit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
MURDERS have spiked in Australia’s most populous state, driven by multiple-victim homicides including a shopping centre massacre in which six people were killed. A total of 85 people were murdered in NSW in 2024, up from 56 in the previous…
A COALITION of rural organisations has called for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations launched a joint statement to address the crisis this week. Advertise with News of The…
THE state’s peak farming group has welcomed a fresh crackdown on biosecurity controls in the wake of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred. On Friday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced measures to keep Red Imported Fire Ants out, with a temporary ban…
BOOKFEST is back and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour says it is shaping up to be a record year. The popular week-long fundraiser starts tomorrow, Saturday 15 March, and will run daily until 22 March at the Norm Jordan…
THE Coffs Harbour and District Surf Riders “Old Boys n’ Gals Reunion Celebration 1965-1985” is scheduled for the evening of 5 April at the Greenhouse Tavern. The event builds on the recent interest and success generated by the “Swell Chasers…