TRANSPORT for NSW is pumping sand from the Coffs Harbour Regional Boat Ramp to Gallows Beach in the latest attempt to keep the multi-million-dollar facility from silting up. The sand is being dredged and pumped to the northern corner of…
FIVE new probationary constables have commenced duties in the Mid North Coast Police District, with four assigned to Kempsey and one to Nambucca Valley. The officers, part of Class 364, were among 298 probationary constables who graduated from the Goulburn…
A SUNNY Summer’s day at Hawks Nest Beach became shrouded in a “sea fog tsunami” on Sunday, 8 December. A meteorological phenomenon, known simply as “sea fog”, occurred along the coastline, affecting water visibility across the beaches and within Port…
NEWCASTLE Airport will host the Australasia Aviation Roundtable for the first time from 18-20 June 2025, ahead of the planned grand opening of its international terminal on 1 August. The event will bring together airlines, airport representatives, and aviation professionals…
THE sound of Santa’s hearty “Ho, ho, ho!” will soon resonate through Laurieton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The man…
FOR nearly 40 years, the Repton Rural Fire Service (RFS) has brought the magic of Christmas to the community with its Christmas Eve “Santa in the Fire Truck” run. What began as a small event through the streets and caravan…
PUBLIC safety has been enhanced by the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Anchorage/Boulevarde carpark along Jimmys Beach, Winda Woppa. The AED represents the leading community project funded by the proceeds of the 2024 Police & Community…
FOUR exceptional local tourism operators were celebrated at the prestigious 2024 NSW Tourism Awards, held at The Star Sydney on Thursday, 28 November. This annual event, hosted by the NSW Tourism Association, honours excellence in the state’s tourism industry. Advertise…
ORGANISERS of the Bulahdelah Show are celebrating what they consider one of their best events in history. Held at the Bulahdelah Showground from November 15-16, the Show featured fairy floss, fireworks, dog shows, demolition derby and everything in-between. Advertise with…
NSW’S biggest environmental commitment faces a potential funding shortfall as analysis shows protecting key koala populations could cost more than $1.3 billion. The analysis, based on advice from the under-siege forestry industry, comes as the sector proposes two smaller alternatives…