A MAJOR environment and recycling milestone was reached over the weekend with eight billion bottles, cans and drink cartons returned through the NSW Return and Earn return point network. Minister for Environment James Griffin said the incredible effort from NSW…
EVERYONE is invited to the MidCoast Council ACE Team’s ‘Pick up for the Planet’ on 8 October in Gloucester. The Arts Culture and Environment Team (ACE Team) is a youth-led group that is planning events they want to see on…
EACH month a photograph is selected at the Myall U3A Photography Group’s meeting to be printed in News Of The Area. The September photo is called ‘Lioness Eyes’ and submitted in the Monthly Topic section of Holidays. Advertise with News…
ON Thursday, 25 August, Multi Categorical students from Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) travelled to Taree to participate in an Inclusive Sports day. The day provided students with an opportunity to experience a variety of sports, modified to suit their needs.…
Foot and Mouth Disease Farmers are being encouraged to participate in the NSW Government’s largest ever pest management campaign to minimise the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease spreading through feral animal populations if an incursion was to occur. Advertise…
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan has been released for public comment. The Plan aims to support licensees to prepare, implement and report on climate change mitigation and adaptation plans, establish cost-effective emission reduction…
THE annual round of ClubGRANTS was finalised last week, with local recipients receiving their final grants for the year. ClubGRANTS was established in 1998 to ensure registered clubs in NSW with profits over $1 million contribute financial or in-kind support…
MEMBER for Lyne Dr David Gillespie expressed his “deepest feelings of sadness” upon hearing of the passing of our Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “Queen Elizabeth II was an amazing lady, monarch and leader and a constant in our…
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…
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…