GARAGE Sale Trail returns to the MidCoast over two weekends on 12-13 and 19-20 November. Mr David Rees, Manager of MidCoast Council Waste Services, said the event is a “fun way for residents to connect, make some money and keep…
A FURTHER four F-35A Lightning II aircraft touched down at RAAF Base Williamtown between 30 August and 2 September 2022. It brings the total of F-35As based in Australia to 54 of the total planned fleet of 72 aircraft. Advertise…
SETTING up for success in the centre of town, North Bellingen Rural Fire Brigade teamed up with Bellingen Fire and Rescue for a big Get Ready day on Saturday 17 September. North Bellingen Captain Kev Doye explained that this wet…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has refused development consent for the construction of two residential flat buildings on Lot 208 DP 1270916 – Forest Road, Nambucca Heads. The proposal was for three-storey residential buildings, with the bottom storey being car parking, housing…
OAKVALE Wildlife Park is looking to the future with plans for a veterinary and education facility in addition to improvements to the site, a project worth $2.3 million. The wildlife park has lodged a development application with Port Stephens Council…
SPRING is here so watch your step because beach-nesting birds have started setting up home on Port Stephens’ sandy shores. Shorebirds such as endangered Pied Oystercatchers and Little Terns lay their eggs in shallow scraped-out nests in the sand, NSW…
DO you like being out in the bush at night? The National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking volunteers to help conduct the 10th annual night-time koala surveys in Bongil Bongil National Park, south of Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council is concerned for the safety of members of the public who continue to disregard chain mesh fencing and signage installed at the Seawall Coastal Protection Upgrade Project on Main Beach, Nambucca Heads. Council say it has become…
SHOREBIRD nesting season has begun, please take care and follow the rules when four-wheel driving, walking dogs and using the beach. Migratory shorebirds come to our local beaches each year to nest and feed. Advertise with News of The Area…
COFFS Coast nurses and midwives took strike action, along with colleagues across NSW, on September 1. Approximately 100 nurses and midwives attended a stop work rally in Coffs Harbour in support of nurse-to-patient ratios and better working conditions and to…