MIDCOAST Council continues to invest in apprentices, graduates and trainees with a new round of exciting job opportunities opening for 2022. Council currently has 45 apprentices and trainees and 6 graduates in the organisation and this year’s round of…
THERE is a movement which is aimed at protecting our native species and it falls back on cat owners being responsible. In particular domestic cats should be contained at night when they pose the greatest risk to our native…
A SINGLE F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted handling display practice in a specifically designated airspace over Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest last week. Residents were able to view a flying display that has been developed for upcoming air shows.…
OVER 20 years ago Anne Reynolds called a meeting to form a Breast Cancer support group. Enthusiastic interest was shown by all who attended the initial meeting to form the Breast Cancer Group for the Tea Gardens and Hawks…
FUNDING is being sought out to support the local communities of the MidCoast. Councillor Len Roberts proposed that Council, through the offices of the local members, seek funding from the State Government for small scale projects for smaller towns…
IF there was ever a need for more youth mental health services, it is now. COVID-19 has increased levels of anxiety and mental health issues faced by our youth. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
AFTER the black summer bushfires we all know that something has to change. Our attitude to climate change being one of these. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
SCIENTISTS at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have uncovered a new type of Hendra virus in flying foxes, confirming the virus can be found across a broad region of the country. A paper detailing the findings has been published…
WITH one of the oldest populations in Australia, an important priority for the MidCoast region is to ensure our region is a great place where we can live and age well. “A comprehensive Ageing Strategy that guides MidCoast Council,…
DINE and Discover vouchers have been extended until June 2022 and we all have two extra vouchers in our Service NSW App. One additional Dine and one additional Discover voucher is available to each of us. Advertise with News…