New Phone Tower for Upper Myall
WHILE members of the community have struggled for years to get reception there is some good news on the horizon. Optus has switched on a new mobile tower in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, delivering…
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An action packed week for the Myall Coast’s Fire Services
IT’S time for your weekly fire services update. Hazard Reduction Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au This week, a number…
MidCoast’s weekly emergency services and police update
IT’S time for your weekly Police and Emergency Services update for the Myall Coast. Marine Rescue Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us…
Port Stephens Local Area Command welcomes six new Police recruits
PORT Stephens Local Area Command has welcomed six new Police recruits. More than 220 new probationary constables have today joined record numbers of police to help keep the NSW community safe. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
NSW on the road to reopening
NSW will take its first steps towards reopening as the State passes the 70 per cent double vaccination target. With the first vaccination milestone being reached, the NSW Government is also easing a number of restrictions as part of…
New rules for bowfishers put carp in the crosshairs
CARP fish will now be in the sights of the state’s bowfishers, with new rules and regulations for the sport announced by Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall on Saturday. Mr Marshall said the changes would allow bowfishers to safely…
Does your house have a Get Ready plan?
ONCE you have your ‘Get Ready for bushfire’ plan in place this year, MidCoast Council is asking you to register online. “We’d like to get a picture of how many MidCoast households have a Get Ready for bushfire plan…
Safety checks key this boating season
BOATERS are being urged to check their vessels and safety equipment before heading out on the water this month, because many have been sitting idle during the COVID-19 lockdown. Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the October…
New research finds ageism rife in Australia, but few know what to do in response
NEARLY half of all Australians over-50 experienced ageism in the past year, but only one in five of them took any action in response, according to new research launched to mark the first Ageism Awareness Day. Australia’s campaign to…
Myall U3A Art Group supporting girls’ education in developing countries
THE time has come for the Myall U3A Art Group to, yet again, leap into action. In keeping with U3A’s emphasis on learning, local art group members have come together in support of ‘8×8 to Educate’, a social enterprise…