THERE’S a new boss in charge at the Comboyne Rural Fire Station. Not only is Linda Sanders the brigade’s first female captain, she’s now officially authorised to tell her father, mother and daughter what to do. Advertise with News of…
A MAJOR donation has been received by the Tea Gardens/Myall River Hawks RLFC, giving a massive boost to the Myall Park Sports Complex project currently underway. Previously preferring anonymity, local benefactor Bruce Hopkin chose to speak with NOTA about his…
THE Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) recently celebrated its 35th anniversary by launching an initiative called ‘Community Quest’. This endeavour supported five local community organisations in Coffs Harbour with over $8,000 worth of much-needed supplies. Advertise with News of The…
THE negative impact of irresponsible pet ownership has been in the spotlight locally in recent months. Now, pet owners, particularly those with small dogs, are calling for enclosed dog parks to be built in the Nambucca Valley. Advertise with News…
AS the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit across Port Stephens, the Raymond Terrace Lions Club are doing their bit to make life a little easier for impacted families. The local Lions Club recently completed a drop off of donations to…
LOCAL government elections are scheduled for Saturday 14 September 2024 across NSW and voting is compulsory for all residents aged over eighteen. Anyone who has recently moved to the area is encouraged to make sure their details on the electoral…
FIREFIGHTERS and first responders gathered in Dunbogan last week to celebrate the completion of an upgrade to water infrastructure at the Diamond Waters Caravan Park. In 2022, Ritchie Villages was awarded a $975,364 grant under the Australian Government’s Black Summer…
A $250,000 grant will support an Indigenous arts organisation in Coffs Harbour to create economic and employment opportunities for First Nations artists. The project has been funded by a ‘Community and Place – Closing the Gap’ grant from Aboriginal Affairs…
THE children of Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) have received a donation to their Breakfast Club, thanks to the generous raffle attendees of the Tea Gardens Hotel. Every three months, proceeds from the Tea Gardens Hotel raffles are collected and…
THE Port Stephens Community Woodworkers have officially opened their new weatherproof workspace. Over 60 people were present to celebrate the opening of the workspace with a morning tea. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…