THE Hoof and Hook competition, a traditional Agricultural Show staple, is back at Dorrigo in the spirit of continuing age-old rural show contests through the year, as Covid disrupts the official Dorrigo Show dates. The main Show is planned…
WOMEN are being encouraged to sign up to one of the numerous agriculture courses on offer at TAFE as interesting and vocational opportunities for working in the industry abound. According to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) the future of…
BELLINGEN Museum is all spruced-up after a recent refurbishment, with displays that are fresh, bright and easy to access, and with new lighting made possible by a grant. The spruce-up was undertaken by the museum’s Administrator Mary Humphris and…
MANY people have welcomed the news that Federal Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley has designated koalas as an endangered species in NSW, Victoria and Queensland. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said the Mid North Coast proudly boasts one…
AN article in News Of The Area about a development application in Crossmaglen Road, Bonville, prompted Robyn Thomson to write to the editor to alert readers that the development application involved Crown Land. According to Ms Thomson, approximately two…
SOUTHERN Cross University and global bio-tech corporation VRM Biologik® have announced a significant new partnership to support students in the University’s regenerative agriculture programs. Thanks to the funding provided by VRM Biologik®, a suite of generous scholarships and opportunities…
KORORA VIEW Club is looking for new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a network of nearly 300 clubs and more…
THERE’S a new Dragon Boat on the river and in true tradition it is being named in a ceremony next week, and you’re invited. With origins dating back to 450 BC in the former Canton, the Chinese activity of…
COFFS Council Rangers are asking for help following a dog attack that left a woman with bites on her leg and hand. According to a Coffs Council spokesperson, the attack happened on the creek shore at Moonee Creek Reserve…
LOCAL charitable groups and organisations that delivered food and care hampers to the community during 2021 Covid lockdowns can now apply to have some of their distribution expenses reimbursed through Resilience NSW’s COVID Regional Community Support (CRCS) program. Member…