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…
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…
DOUBLE demerit points are still in force until January 1 as part of the NSW Police force’s thirteen-day Operation Christmas/New Year 2024. The operation commenced on Friday, 20 December and won’t conclude until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 1 January. Advertise with…
WHILE one break-in or assault is too many, the latest crime statistics show overall rates are holding steady across regional NSW for the first time since the end of the pandemic. The quarterly report of the Bureau of Crime Statistics…
THE STATE Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts farm vehicles used to fight fires from registration. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle (FFFV), or a vehicle used for firefighting…
AS Christmas Day nears and 2025 beckons, I’m reminded of just how swiftly time marches on. It feels like only yesterday when I was elected in 2019. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
THE North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is continuing its call for an immediate end to the logging of public native forests in response to the Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) posting a loss of $29 million on its hardwood logging operations…
THE grand opening of Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall was celebrated with a sigh of relief. There have been some setbacks but the renovated and extended facility welcomed the community on Saturday, 14 December. Advertise with News of The Area…
MID North Coast architecture practice King and Campbell has won a commendation for a Coffs Harbour project at the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards. The Commendation for Public Architecture was awarded for their work on the…