NAMBUCCA Valley Council voted last week to receive a report into the feasibility of requiring permits for the removal of mature trees in non-rural areas of its jurisdiction. “Mature trees can contribute significantly to an area’s character offering exceptional value…
PORT Stephens Council is committing more than $20 million to improve local roads as part of its new Roads Acceleration Program (RAP). Mayor Leah Anderson said the program was developed in response to community concerns about road conditions. Advertise with…
A LACK of access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) on the Mid North Coast is compounding staff shortages at the region’s hospitals. Nurse and midwife Amanda Bailey-Derrett, who serves as President of the Coffs Harbour branch…
THE inaugural Reflections Rod Run held in Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens has been declared an “incredible success”, featuring 94 spectacular vehicle entries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
AUSTRALIANS have been urged to come together and support homegrown industries as US President Donald Trump threatens hefty tariffs on more goods. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday announced $750 million in federal funding to develop new technologies for lower…
TRANSPORT for NSW (TfNSW) and Bellingen Shire Council are partnering to deliver vital road and drainage improvements in Bellingen’s town centre. This coordinated project will enhance road conditions, improve drainage infrastructure, and boost pedestrian safety. Advertise with News of The…
THE MYALL University of the Third Age (MU3A) opened its new home in Hawks Nest amidst fanfare and celebrations on Friday 14 March. After a multi-year wait, MU3A took over exclusive use of the new building annex at the Hawks…
THE Port Macquarie by-election, set for this Saturday (15 March 2025), has generated discussion among local constituents due to its financial burden and timing. The by-election was triggered by the sudden resignation of former MP Leslie Williams, a move that…
MOTORHEADS and car lovers flocked to Myall Park in Hawks Nest in defiance of Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Saturday 8 March, to share their love of cars. While the grey wall of the cyclone loomed in the north-eastern skies, the…
A “POLLIES in the Pub” event in Kempsey featuring controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was cancelled just as it was about to begin on Wednesday, 12 March, following a protest by members of the Dunghutti community. National Party Member for…