THE baubles are bouncing up and down on Busways buses in the North Coast this December to help passengers get in the spirit for the festive season! Busways North Coast Area Manager, Juliana Meta, said the Christmas buses have been…
MARINE Rescue Lemon Tree Passage volunteers are ready for the surge of boaters heading on to local waterways over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage Unit Commander David Aselford encouraging boaters to make…
PORT Stephens Water Police will have a special visitor on Christmas Eve with Santa Claus set to visit various beach locations across the area. As well as presents, Santa is helping to deliver an important safety message. Advertise with News…
MAJOR rainfall and significant sand-silting have combined to cause ugly mangrove deaths along the Myall River, according to local interest groups. “The major storm in April 2022 saw water-levels at Bombah Point rise by up to three metres,” Chris Taylor,…
CHRISTMAS will be woven into the familiar fabric of the Bellingen Community Markets on Saturday 16 December. Set amongst the majestic old trees in Bellingen Park, the Markets have an expansive and diverse range of 250 stalls with additional artisans…
NAMBUCCA Valley blueberry growers held a public meeting for around 100 people last Tuesday evening, 5 December 2023 at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Among those present were Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and Nambucca Valley councillors James Angel and Troy…
SEVERAL Christmas events are readying for the holiday period in Karuah, with multiple community groups pitching in. The Karuah Progress Association’s (KPA) Christmas Lights Competition, in its third year and born of the impacts of lockdowns, is already lighting up…
KARUAH has received a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) ‘Strengthening Rural Communities’ Program, receiving $9500 for regional development. The Karuah Progress Association (KPA) applied for the grant, citing the town’s need to develop a unified…
EDF Renewables Australia have announced a significant collaboration with Australian Unions aimed at ensuring jobs are kept local as offshore wind projects are developed in Australia. EDF recently applied for a feasibility licence for their Newcastle Offshore Wind project within…
NSW PREMIER Chris Minns visited Coffs Harbour early last month and announced a consultation process for establishing a Great Koala National Park (GKNP). However, for proponents of the Park, action cannot come soon enough. Advertise with News of The Area…