MIDCOAST Council’s draft financial statements for 2020-21 will be placed on public exhibition in December. This follows this week’s meeting of the elected Council, which resolved to re-sign the statements as part of the NSW Audit Office process. Advertise…
LITTER is a huge environmental problem particularly for regions with coastal environments. Litter that washes into the estuaries kills aquatic animals and destroys habitats which are nursery environments for fish and other species. Advertise with News of The Area…
MIDCOAST book lovers will be meeting online on Tuesday 30 November for the final 2021 ‘About a Book’ online chat with two local authors joining the event as special guests. Co-hosted by local author Kaneana May and MidCoast Libraries…
A STRONG crowd gathered under grey skies for a poignant Remembrance Day service at Anzac Park, Tea Gardens last Thursday. Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch President Mal Motum expressed the ongoing significance and importance of Remembrance Day. Advertise with News…
THE release of an explosive ABC Four Corners report last week, highlighting the potential development of beachside land in Hawks Nest, has sent shockwaves through the Myall Coast. The program alleged links between the development of the site and…
AS Local Government Elections approach, News Of The Area is introducing you to the candidates for the election. Len Roberts will be running again this election, with a group consisting of Janelle Matthews (Tea Gardens), Arthur Baker (Bulahdelah), Cliff…
IT’S summer in Australia and that means it’s time to hit the beach. Residents and visitors to Port Stephens and the Myall Coast can rest assured that our beaches are good to go, with the NSW Government releasing the…
YEAR 9 and 10 Food Technology students from Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) have put their culinary skills to the test in the ‘Great Bulahdelah Bake-Off’. BCS Hospitality Teacher Jess Kelly said that even given the limitations of COVID 19;…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Live Fire Safe Ready The NSW Rural Fire Service alongside the NSW Government and Fire and Rescue have launched ‘Live BushFire Ready,’ a program to support locals in creating a bushfire…
A SINGLE F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted handling display practice in a specifically designated airspace over Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest last week. Residents were able to view a flying display that has been developed for upcoming air shows.…