ELIGIBLE community groups are being invited to apply for new funding to support ongoing recovery and build resilience and preparedness for future disaster events. Funding of between $2,000 and $15,000 will be available for community development and capacity building projects and activities, which must be completed by 20 March 2022. Advertise with

  THE NSW Government are proudly supporting local businesses, encouraging NSW shoppers to ‘Buy Regional’. With stay-at-home orders currently in place across NSW, this initiative is a great way to support local businesses who are struggling. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

  THREE members of the Karuah and Great Lakes Landcare Group have been recognised by their peers and National Resource Management Professionals for significant contributions to the environment, sustainable agricultural practices and natural resource management via the Mid Coast Regional Landcare Awards. Andrew Yeo from the Bulahdelah Sustainable Farming Group was awarded

  IT’s that time of the year again when we need to pay greater attention to fire risks. The Bush Fire Danger Period commenced in the MidCoast LGA as of Wednesday 1, September. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981

  AS families struggle to fill days and complete home schooling, there is new support for young people living under stress. For many getting out and enjoying simpler things while exercising is one circuit breaker. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

  RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say about a proposal for a new service centre, to be built at the northern Bulahdelah interchange. A petrol station and eatery are planned for the site, providing southbound travellers with an opportunity to refuel and refresh whilst on their journey. Advertise with News of

  FOUR local Landcare bushfire recovery projects have been selected to aid in the recovery of native wildlife and habitat in seven regions severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires - part of a $14 million Government commitment. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said Landcare Australia and the National Landcare