23-YEAR-OLD local fisherman Jack Hammond has reeled in one to remember. Late last month Jack managed to pull in a Lethrinus nebulosus, also known as a Spangled Emperor or a North-West Snapper; a species quite rare to the Port Stephens…
THE closing date for the annual Marnie Yates Nature Photography competition, run by C.ex Coffs Camera Club, is quickly approaching (Friday 22 September). News Of The Area asked the newly announced judges what they take into consideration when assessing images…
THE fight for Mid North Coast native forests has been highlighted in national media recently, with stories featuring in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Guardian and on The Project. As reported previously in News Of The Area, Gumbaynggirr elders have…
PATERSON MP Meryl Swanson had a mobile office session in Soldiers Point hijacked on Saturday, with locals turning up in numbers to voice their displeasure at proposed offshore wind developments off the Port Stephens coast. Children, fishers and passionate environmentalists…
“THIS is about regional prosperity for multiple generations.” That is how Oceanex Energy COO Emily Scivetti described what she deems the “incredible opportunity” to bring an offshore wind industry to the Hunter region. Oceanex, in partnership with Equinor Energy, is…
PUT Saturday, September 9 in your diary and make the picturesque drive to beautiful Bellingen and return home, feeling good with a carload of interesting plants. The Bellingen Spring Plant Fair is on again from 7.30am to 2pm at Bellingen…
GUMBAYNGGIRR artist Alison Williams has won first prize in the Saltwater Freshwater Aboriginal Art Award for 2023. Alison is the creative director at the Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Corindi Beach. Advertise with News of The…
AUSTRALIA’S Vietnam War Veterans received a poor welcome home 50 years ago when they returned from conflict, waiting decades for the recognition they deserved for their sacrifice and service. During August and September, Vietnam veteran Mr Rick McCarthy OAM will…
SINGER and local celebrity Jomeca had a massive week, appearing both at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final on 20 August, and on The Voice reality TV show on 22 August. Rounding out her tenure as Official DJ for FIFA’s…
LOGGING in Newry State Forest halted on Tuesday 22 August after the NSW Land and Environment Court considered an application brought by Gumbaynggirr Elder Uncle Micklo Jarrett. Mr Jarrett’s legal representatives sought an injunction because of alleged breaches of cultural…