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…
CARDIAC arrest kills, plain and simple. According to NSW Health, “Over 8,500 people experience an out of hospital cardiac arrest in NSW every year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
AT about 2pm on Monday 3 October, the small boating community of Soldiers Point was rocked by an explosion, with a small cabin cruiser left taking on water. Mick Chubb, Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage, told News Of The Area,…
OUR farmers and families across the state have been doing it tough due to the floods and the people of NSW have responded by donating their recycling Return and Earn credits to the cause. Thanks to generous Return and Earn…
THE Coffs KTM (CKTM) team have upgraded a brand-new GASGAS MC450F to their ultimate standard all in the name of charity. After the devastating floods throughout the region, with a strong connection to their community, the Coffs KTM crew worked…
A NEW DNA reference library which is set to transform how Australia monitors biodiversity was announced this week by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, along with the library’s first campaign which is supported by founding partner, Minderoo Foundation. The National…
PORT Stephens community members are invited to ‘Plant a Tree for the Queen’s Jubilee’ on October 9 at the Mallabula Sports Complex from 9.30am. The originally planned event, postponed due to poor weather conditions, will now serve as a day…
A DRAFT Plan of Management for Bulahdelah Showground has been developed by the MidCoast Council. The Bulahdelah Showground is a long-established recreational space and important meeting place within the community accommodating a diverse range of uses with regular user groups…
AFTER a year under wraps, Glenreagh residents will soon be able to see the results of a $2.2 million project that’s been ongoing in the village since November 2021. Transport for NSW North Region Director, Anna Zycki, likens it to…
THE iconic yellow and red flags have gone up along the Nambucca coastline on Saturday, signalling Surf Life Saving Clubs are back patrolling for the summer season. Surf Life Saving North Coast President Les Pepper said that with support from…