HANNAH Baillie-Angeles has been awarded a prestigious Aboriginal Education Council Scholarship. There were many high-quality applications and winning this scholarship is a significant achievement for the Bulahdelah Central School student. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
MYALL COAST boaties can dispose of expired marine flares on Sunday 8 January at Taree, Crowdy Head or Forster. Flares contain hazardous materials that must be disposed of correctly. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
BUSHFIRE season is almost here. With the recent rains that have brought much growth and the higher temperatures and winds that dried things out pretty quickly, we are looking at an extreme fire season over the next few months. Advertise…
AS the local Pied Oystercatcher nesting season nears its end, MidCoast Council has advised on the success of hatchlings on Corrie Island. Shorebirds such as the endangered Pied Oystercatchers lay their eggs in shallow scraped-out nests in the sand. Advertise…
A SPECIAL breed of shutterbug will be spotted in NSW national parks this summer, vying for the title of best photograph in the first ever NSW National Parks Photo Competition. Head of NSW National Parks Atticus Fleming said all shutterbugs,…
MAJOR construction work to widen Hexham Straight will start soon, with the contractors to deliver the project now on board. It was announced last week that Georgiou Group Pty Ltd, Daracon Contractors Pty Ltd and SMEC Australia Pty Ltd would…
AUSTRALIANS produce 30 percent more waste at Christmas than during the rest of the year. Wrapping paper, packaging, and food waste produce vast amounts of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
RSPCA NSW encourages pet owners to keep the welfare of their furry friends front of mind this festive season. The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, but for our pets, it can be a…
SENIORS can now pick up the latest copy of the NSW Seniors Card Directory from hundreds of locations across the state or access it online. Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said the directory details more than 2,000 businesses providing significant…
POLICE are encouraging the public to be mindful on our waterways when carrying mobile phones and smart watches with automated crash detection feature after several false activations. The default feature on smart mobile phones and watches is designed to alert…