MOTORCYCLISTS are being urged to slow down on our roads this Motorcycle Awareness Month, after NSW recorded a 50 per cent increase in rider fatalities in 2021. Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said motorcyclists are some of…
IT’S time for your weekly police and emergency services update for the MidCoast region. 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…
HOUSING availability is an ongoing challenge for the region, with areas suffering from a lack of rental properties and affordable housing options. The popularity of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast as a seachange and treechange destination is undeniable…
COVID-19 has rocked businesses and hit the retail, tourism and hospitality industries hard. Now there is an end in sight to the lockdown. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
AS the weather warms up, it’s essential to ensure that your furry friends are protected against ticks. Tick Paralysis is a severe and potentially fatal condition that requires immediate veterinary action, however, it is one of the most preventable…
AN Australian-first toolkit to improve safety for labour hire workers, including a worker guide and a self-assessment checklist for businesses, has been launched as part of the ‘Protecting Workers At Risk’ themed SafeWork Month. October is Safe Work Month…
THE Myall University of the Third Age congratulates Ray Keipert on the publication of his second book, ‘Five in the Quiver’. Ray’s stories are about life’s challenges and how we deal with them and the qualities which we need…
MEMBERS of the Myall Park Croquet Club are used to wildlife dropping by when they are out on the courts. However they were a bit surprised by a visit from a local dingo recently. Advertise with News of The…
NSW has a clear path to follow out of the pandemic and lockdowns, with the roadmap for easing restrictions at the 80 percent double dose target revealing a brighter future for the community. From the Monday after NSW hits…
TEACHERS and students at schools across regional NSW will benefit from a complete overhaul of how the government attracts and retains teachers in the bush. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the NSW Government commissioned the Review of Rural and…