WITH more than 2000 hectares of public space to mow, current weather conditions are proving challenging for MidCoast Council’s mowing crews. The recent heat and rain have resulted in constant grass growth across sporting fields, parks reserves and cemeteries. Advertise…
THE Barrington Coast region has achieved ECO Destination Certification through Ecotourism Australia. Located on the lower mid-north coast of New South Wales, the Barrington Coast is a haven for nature lovers and home to incredible landscapes such as the World…
THE Libertarian Party has endorsed Lorne resident Mark Hornshaw to contest the seat of Lyne in the Federal election. Mr Hornshaw contested the 2022 election for Lyne for his party under its former name of Liberal Democrats, securing 6.4 percent…
NSW POLICE are reappealing for information after the driver of a pursued vehicle was believed to have been seen on the Pacific Highway. Police believe the man might have been sighted on the southbound side of the Pacific Highway at…
THE NSW Nationals are pushing for “strong and immediate legislative reform” to stop repeat youth offenders from carrying out crime sprees across regional NSW. Notice was given in Parliament last week to address the legislative concerns, due to what the…
FARMERS have warned the march of a destructive cactus through NSW could be only the beginning of the state’s weed woes unless ongoing funding for weed control is secured. NSW Farmers representative Richard Doyle said farmers in the north of…
PETER Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears. The latest Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on…
FIRED-UP independents are vowing to stonewall controversial electoral reforms and use any leverage in a hung parliament to rebalance the scales. The reforms include a campaign spending cap of $800,000 per electorate but registered political parties will be able to…
MAURIE and Val Smith of Gloucester will celebrate 70 years of marriage on 12 February 2025. Maurie (93) and Val (90) were born and raised on the Central Coast, NSW. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
DISCUSSION about building a Gloucester hospital began in 1909 when a local committee was formed, but for a number of reasons, including two world wars, nothing much happened for many years. “Finally, in 1954 there was a breakthrough, funding was…