IN a demonstration of their commitment to enhancing their emergency response capabilities, the Port Stephens Unit of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) completed a rigorous Large Animal Rescue Operation (LARO) course over the weekend. The course, held over two…
LAST week, on 18 August, Nambucca Valley veterans and their family and friends gathered at the Bowraville Ex-Services Club for a service of commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day. Although veterans in the district observe this day annually, this year was…
THE Coffs-Bellingen Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) undertook a recovery exercise at the Coffs Harbour Showground on Thursday 17 August 2023. Spearheaded by Community Recovery Officers at the City of Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Shire Council, this initiative brought together…
REMEMBRANCE for veterans of the Vietnam War was conducted in a solemn and poignant ceremony at ANZAC Park, Tea Gardens, on Friday, 18 August. While the Vietnam War’s end-date may be debated, 18 August was chosen as it commemorates the…
ONE of Port Stephens’ most colourful festivals returns next month, with Clans of the Coast scheduled for 23 September 2023 at Lakeside Sports Complex, Raymond Terrace. The iconic Celtic festival was previously held in Nelson Bay. Advertise with News of…
THERE was movement at the jetty on Apex Park, Tea Gardens, this past week, however, it will not be to the extent that most locals were hoping. As previously reported in the News Of The Area, the Apex Park Jetty…
IRRAWANG High teacher Adele Robinson has been recognised for three decades of contribution to the school community. The school’s annual Showcase event has been highlighting the talents of local performing arts students for 30 years, with Ms Robinson, Irrawang’s Creative…
SCHOOLS Tree Day on Friday 28 July was recognised by the Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop in collaboration with Jetty Dunecare. A selection of trees and shrubs were planted by the Nannas motivated by their motto, ‘saving the land, air…
IN the past few years this nation has endured catastrophic floods, drought and fires, come out of a protracted conflict in Afghanistan and been through an unprecedented pandemic. The collective effect of these events has resulted in a mental health…
THE Myall River’s Natural Channel is now almost completely sealed off from Port Stephens, a NOTA investigation can reveal. Drone images supplied by the Myall River Action Group (MRAG) clearly show the immediate situation, with the channel now half its…