Tomaree Meals On Wheels Launches
GOOD food and nutrition is sometimes a struggle for older people but it should not be a barrier to them ageing in place in their own homes. Newcastle Meals on Wheels has been in the hearts and homes of…
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MidCoast Council provide update on Singing Bridge
COUNCILLOR Peter Howard has raised questions regarding the Singing Bridge in Hawks Nest in the recent MidCoast Council meeting on 23 March 2022. “There have been concerns raised by residents and community groups in the Hawks Nest and Tea…
Latest Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grants on offer
NOT-FOR-PROFIT and charity organisations working to overcome disadvantage or create opportunities for marginalised or isolated people, in a region that includes the Nambucca Valley, can apply for funds through the latest Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation funding round. There’s just…
Glasshouse construction work almost complete at Coffs Botanic Gardens
WORK on the Botanic Gardens’ sparkling new Glasshouse is nearing completion, creating another must-see destination for visitors to the lush central Coffs Harbour gardens. The dedication of both the volunteers and Coffs Harbour City Council staff ensured the project…
Soft Plastic recycling available in Stockton through Newcastle City Council
STOCKTON residents can help prevent soft plastics from going to waste through a new, innovative kerbside recycling program. City of Newcastle will become just the second council in Australia to take part in the Curby Soft Plastics Program, following…
Bucketts Way to receive improvements
THE Bucketts Way has long been a road that drivers need to use with care and patience. The 151km road is a vital link from Raymond Terrace to Gloucester and Taree and was named after the Bucketts Mountains, a…
Lindy Powell receive Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue’s first lifetime membership
THE first Lifetime membership of Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour has been presented to Lindy Powells. A special presentation event was held on Wednesday 2 March at Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour base. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
Earth Hour – switching off for an hour to draw attention to Climate Change
THE energy efficient lighting on the Macksville Traffic Bridge will be turned off for an hour on Saturday, 26 March 2022, in recognition of Earth Hour. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that Earth Hour has run. From 8:30pm…
MidCoast LGA now declared as disaster impacted, financial assistance available
DISASTER assistance is now available to residents of the MidCoast following a disaster declaration after the severe storms and flooding that have occurred over the past few weeks. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery…
Seafoam covers Port Stephens beaches
BEACHES were covered in one of the biggest occurrences of seafoam that has been seen in living memory after the wild weather which hit the NSW coast over the past week. Marine Biologist Ryan Pierara of Irukandji Shark and…