PARENTS who have struggled to keep the work-home balance and students who have been isolated from friends and forced into remote learning will be overjoyed at the announcement of a return to school plan this week from the NSW…
A NUMBER of local conservation groups are amongst more than 60 nationally that are signatories to the Australian Forest Network Position Statement. The groups call on Federal and State Governments to immediately stop logging and all other destructive activities…
THE 30% rise in real estate prices in Tilligerry in just 12 months can be partly attributed to urban dwellers relocating to get away from the problems of the city to a more tranquil place close to the water…
WE have all been suffering with varying levels of mental health throughout the pandemic. However there are some groups within regional communities that are at greater risk of suicide than others. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
DATES have been confirmed for the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival. The festival, which has become an annual event, will be running from 25 March to 3 April 2022 with ten days of activities across the state. Advertise with News…
PORT Stephens Koala Hospital is one of the region’s most important environmental not-for-profit organisations. It works across the region, including the Myall Coast, delivering quality care for koalas in need. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has described the call that plunged the Nambucca Valley into a snap lockdown along with the rest of New South Wales as “necessary” but said the short notice provided was “especially tough” on…
THE National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing has been re-introduced by the NSW Government. This mandates rent relief for eligible tenants impacted by COVID-19. Alongside this is the new Hardship Fund, providing a monthly grant of…
COASTAL townships, communities living on flood plains and Australia’s regions are bearing the brunt of climate change with extreme weather causing erosion, floods, bush fires and rising sea levels. A new study has found that greater investment and innovation…
IF you’re planning to hold an event or festival from January to June 2022, now’s the time to apply to MidCoast Council for sponsorship. Applications are open throughout August for events that fall into the Events and Festivals (funding…