THE NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is encouraging farmers and landholders who have been affected by the recent severe weather and floods to report damage using the DPI’s online survey tool. CEO of the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA)…
THERE’S just over six months to the next state election and NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin has called on bureaucrats and governments to work hand-in-hand with country communities. With the state government recently releasing the Six Cities Discussion Paper –…
A DRAFT Plan of Management for Bulahdelah Showground has been developed by the MidCoast Council. The Bulahdelah Showground is a long-established recreational space and important meeting place within the community accommodating a diverse range of uses with regular user groups…
THE Aussie Backyard Bird Count is back! This project involves citizen scientists counting the birds that they see and identify in a 20 minute period between 17 and 23 October, 2022. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE Myall Community Art and Craft Centre Celebrated 30 (plus one) years birthday party on Friday night, 23 September 2022. Members and distinguished guests Kate Washington MP and MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin were in attendance to celebrate the long-running community…
FEDERAL Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has spoken in support of legislation supporting pensioners who downsize their home. The policy was announced by the Coalition in the lead up to the election and has been supported by both the…
MIDCOAST Council has approved a program designed to get the best value from the additional $7.5 million allocated to improving local roads. In response to community interest in improving local roads, Councillors took the step of prioritising work on our…
THE second round of Barrington Coast’s ComeVisit campaign is underway. ComeVisit encourages MidCoast residents to win prizes just by inviting their friends and family to visit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
NSW is getting ready to stop the use of single use plastics. To drive home the message on why it is so important to ‘Stop It and Swap It’, a new campaign will highlight the impact of single use plastics…
THE school holidays are here and MidCoast Council is running several family-friendly events. In the first week of the holidays, movement and choreography workshops aimed at young people with and without dance experience will be hosted by Kristina Chan. Advertise…