MIDCOAST Council will deliver an additional $7.5 million in funding for road maintenance and works. Passed at the recent Council meeting on 7 September, Councillors voted in support of the program which allocates the funding to 22 rural roads across…
A MAN has died following a motorcycle crash at Wootton. About 9.30pm on Saturday 10 September 2022, emergency services were called to Wattley Hill Road at Wootton, about 50km southeast of Forster, after reports a motorcycle had left the roadway.…
LOCAL hospitality businesses are still struggling to find staff to fill roles. The NSW Government recognises that the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and that more needs to be done to fill jobs. Advertise with…
THE MidCoast region will benefit from the NSW Government’s ‘Feel New’ campaign. As part of Destination NSW, the State Government has launched the brand-new campaign ‘Feel New RENEW’; the first in more than a decade. Advertise with News of The…
New Fire Danger Ratings New fire danger ratings have been implemented across New South Wales. The new Fire Danger Ratings have four levels instead of six – Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
FEDERAL Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has called on the NSW Government to fast track the upgrades of key intersections along the Pacific Highway and has written to Federal Transport Minister Catherine King seeking an ongoing commitment of Australian…
IF you’ve ever wanted to join MidCoast Council to support the wider community, here’s your opportunity by joining one of seven community committees currently seeking nominations. These groups offer assistance and support in key Council areas. Advertise with News of…
WITH 3,600km of roads to cover, MidCoast Council road crews are busy on repair and improvement works across the region. Here’s a recap of some current projects and their progress. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
THE future of threatened native species has been made more secure following a two-year study led by MidCoast Council. The study has helped scientists better understand the presence and distribution of Nabiac casuarina, dwarf heath casuarina, cryptic forest twiner and…
THE MidCoast Local Government Area will be the first of 22 regional LGAs where motorists will receive real time traffic information on local roads. Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said the NSW Government is expanding the Live Traffic NSW…