IN September, News Of The Area reported that Valla Beach locals had come out in protest over Council’s rezoning of land officially known as Part Lot 45 Ocean View Drive, Valla Beach. This land is considered by many to be…
LOCAL Rural Fire Brigade volunteers have had a busy time recently, with the crew from the Williamtown Salt Ash Rural Fire Brigade responding to two serious incidents in one night. First the crews were called to reports of a power…
THE upgrade of Mermaid Avenue, Hawks Nest, is commencing this week, weather dependent. These roadworks are part of Council’s $7.5M local roads improvement package this financial year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
EARLIER in the month we reported on the intention of the Mid North Coast Harley Riders Group (HOG) to conduct a Dice Run Fundraiser in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. True to their word, 76 riders on Harleys…
COMMEMORATIONS of Remembrance Day at Raymond Terrace were well attended. The community assembled at ANZAC Park for the Service which was conducted by the Raymond Terrace RSL sub- Branch. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
EACH year, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we pause for Remembrance Day to honour and commemorate all Australians who have served our nation in war, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. In particular, we remember…
WOOLGOOLGA residents continue to question the safety and sense of the trial cycleway installed in August 2022 along Beach Street. “It seems the Mayor of Coffs Harbour is keen to salvage from the Woolgoolga cycleway ‘debikel’ a new footpath for…
MONDAY, 7 November saw a frenzy of volunteer workers eager to tidy up the garden plots at the Scotts Head Community Gardens in readiness for new plantings. With storm clouds rolling in from the east, the crew were busy mowing,…
ON Thursday, 27 October the 1st Bulahdelah Scouts Group took a field trip to the Bulahdelah Rural Fire Service depot. Brigade Captain Rod Parr explained the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS), and how to use an app called…
NET-ZERO seems like a long way off but one local business is making strides with powering mining vehicles with electricity. Tomago’s Ampcontrol has showcased electrification solutions that support a net-zero carbon environment at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)…