CHURCHILL Fellowships are sought after opportunities to learn from communities around the world and to bring that knowledge to Australia to improve our methods and knowledge. Last week was National Anti-Poverty Week, which coincided with the launch of the Churchill…
THE Federal Albanese Government has confirmed it will join Joe Biden’s global Methane Pledge, an attempt to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, due to concerns that climate change is increasing the frequency and potency of extreme weather…
MIDCOAST Council’s destination brand Barrington Coast is a finalist in two categories of the New South Wales Tourism Awards for 2022. The NSW Tourism Awards celebrate business excellence, innovation and exceptional customer service. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE new $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is set to deliver first-class health services and thousands of jobs, with the appointment of the main works contractor. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said Multiplex had been appointed the main…
Medowie Brigade Training The Medowie Rural Fire Brigade has been busy completing ‘pre-season’ training. 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…
BELLINGER River Hospital provides a special treatment for its patients in the form of pats and a quiet presence with Hocus Pocus the companion horse. The miniature pony travels all the way from Eungai Creek to visit not only the…
THE Eungai Rural Fire Service ‘Mini Open Day’, held on Saturday 15 October, sparked interest with the local children having lots of fun exploring the workings of the fire trucks and hoses on a perfect spring day, BBQ lunch included.…
MIDCOAST Council will soon be a step closer to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions, after entering into a contract to power all of its small water and sewer sites with 100 percent renewable energy. The arrangement will take effect…
THE recent release of the National Skills Commission’s Skills Priority List showed a “significant tightening in the Australian labour market”, with the lowest unemployment rate in decades, and shortages facing most parts of the agriculture industry. NSW Farmers workplace relations…
MID NORTH COAST beachgoers are being reminded of important visitors on our shores this spring as several threatened shorebird species lay their eggs on local beaches. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Ranger Britt Anderson said every single chick…