LAST week residents of Bowraville received confirmation of the news most did not want to hear, they would be losing their branch of the Banana-coast Community Credit Union (bcu) permanently, effective 10 February 2023. In a statement to its members…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre members elected a new Management Committee in September. With Carolyn Virgona completing her term as president, the incoming committee thanked Carolyn for her guidance and mentorship over the last six years while growing the…
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has announced a new phase in its National Koala Monitoring Program which is set to deliver a robust estimate of the national koala population. The new phase includes $10 million in funding over the next…
IN what has been hailed a massive win for people power, Ingenia Communities has informed Nambucca Valley Council of the withdrawal of its proposal for the development of an over-55s lifestyle community in Scotts Head. The DA, lodged by ppplicants…
COFFS Harbour Yacht Club voted in its new Board for the next twelve months at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 18 October. John Wait was elected as Commodore, Richard Hinton as General Manager, and Garth McGilvray, Michael Haulville, Des…
AFTER years of uncertainty the NSW Government has re-affirmed its commitment to retain the Tomaree Lodge site at Port Stephens for community use following a judgment in the Land and Environment Court of NSW. Minister for Families and Communities and…
EACH month a photograph is selected at the Myall U3A Photography Group’s meeting to be printed in News Of The Area. This month’s theme was ‘Industrial’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
SURFING for the disabled is back with a Hands on Surf Day on Saturday 29 October, hosted by the Mid North Coast Branch for Disabled Surfers Association. “We offer a day of surfing for people living with a disability whether…
THE BowraMacksville branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has donated a $70,000 ultrasound machine to Macksville District Hospital using proceeds from its on-site café. Branch president Lorraine Edmondson said the donation of life-saving equipment was an amazing tribute to…
IN recent months, members of the Lions Club of Tea Gardens have undertaken the restoration of the iconic frieze wall at Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest. The wall, with stunning views over the beach out to Cabbage Tree Island, features friezes…