“EXTREMELY disappointing.” That is the response from Dave Wood, Advocates for Grandpa’s Scrub spokesperson, to an official statement from Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) noting its reasons for not taking necessary steps to avoid and protect a 0.5 ha…
NOW that the world is finally settling down after three difficult years, Razzle Dazzle Rockers rock ‘n’ roll school has an enormous teaching and social calendar in place for 2023. After completing 20 years of teaching rock n roll, lindy…
THE application date for councils to apply for a share of the $500 million Regional and Local Roads Repair Program has been shifted forward a week to Wednesday 11 January 2023. This means successful applicants from the 128 councils across…
HOLIDAY-MAKERS hitting the road this summer are being reminded to keep an eye out for exotic pests that may be hitching a ride, to help protect our $23.1 billion agricultural industry. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said everyone can play…
THE Regional Australia Institute (RAI) says increasing overseas migration will be vital to the growth and sustainability of regional Australia following the release of the 2022 Population Statement last Friday from the Centre for Population. RAI CEO, Liz Ritchie, welcomes…
NEW Year’s Resolutions are getting down to earth in 2023 as more people are working from home, connecting with nature and making the weekly/monthly farmers markets a must for stocking up on fruit, veggies, homemade pickles, sauces, potted herbs and…
THE first Dorrigo Show in three years might be over but organisers and officials are still celebrating its quality, success, popularity and following-up on numerous leads, connections and obligations made as a result of the Show. Society President, Sally Duckett…
COFFS Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) recently wrapped up eight weeks of fun, creativity and friendships. As the free Creative Arts for Kids program finished for the term there were plenty of smiles. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
‘TO seed knowledge and experience into future community leaders and environmental champions’ was the guiding objective of a series of workshops for Bellingen High School (BHS) students. Over the course of 2022 with the Centre for Ecological Learning (CEL) Inc,…
THE team at The Big Banana Fun Park are preparing to open the long-awaited expansion of their Water Park! The construction process experienced many setbacks and delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Mother Nature, but the team from Australian…