FORMER MidCoast Councillor and Country Labor candidate for Myall Lakes Dr David Keegan, has been remembered as a passionate advocate for community wellbeing. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
A MAN accused of shooting dead 98 kangaroos on an army base denies all charges against him. Joey Pace, 43, of Williamtown, appeared briefly in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday after being arrested by a police rural crime prevention…
STRUGGLING Australians are being promised more help as Labor pushes to “build Australia’s future” while the Liberals pledge to get the country “back on track”. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has given a glimpse into the Liberals’ campaign mantra as the…
COASTAL anglers are being asked to help find a solution to the spread of “mushy fish”. Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher and Lecturer in Ecology Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon, is leading a project based in Port Macquarie aimed at tracking the…
THE storms that were threatening earlier in the afternoon failed to materialise, and certainly didn’t deter the excited revellers gathering in Gloucester District Park to welcome the new year. The main entertainment was provided by the INXS tribute band, “Live…
THE Rural Fire Service (RFS) is warning residents of an increased risk of bush and grass fires across the Mid Coast and Port Macquarie local government areas (LGAs). RFS Superintendent Ugo Tolone said hot and dry weather and increased fuel…
CATHERINE Garrod has been painting for over 30 years. Her style underwent a significant transformation when she moved from the lower Blue Mountains to Smiths Lake six years ago. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
MOTORISTS travelling south from Gloucester will, for the foreseeable future at least, continue experiencing the often-long delays and risks associated with turning right from Bucketts Way onto the Pacific Highway. Responding to questions from News Of The Area, Transport for…
MAKING it cheaper to see a doctor is expected to feature prominently in Labor’s election pitch, with the federal health minister committed to strengthening Medicare before the upcoming campaign. “There’s more we want to do to deliver – more doctors,…
SMARTER use of common household appliances – fridges, washing machines and even the toaster – could cut power bills in 2025, an electricians’ network says. The toaster may be a smaller contributor to the power bill but is still worth…