THE MidCoast community is being encouraged to consider a range of proposed changes to the way the region’s waterways, rural and environmental lands are managed, with feedback invited on the draft Rural Strategy until 28 January 2022. The draft…
IN an act that has caused distress among locals the cenotaph at Stroud has been vandalised. Just days before Remembrance Day Services will be held around the world, members of the close knit community are outraged and disappointed to…
THE Myall U3A was recently enthralled by a fascinating presentation from Patricia Henderson, who has a Master of Arts, Ancient History, about the Roman system of government in its glory days. Patricia’s research is meticulous and she certainly brings…
AN outstanding response from satisfied MidCoast customers has seen 100 local businesses celebrated as part of the Thank You Hamper campaign held by MidCoast Council and local business chambers. Off the back of devastating bushfires and floods, local businesses…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Stroud House Fire 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 On 4 November,…
THE Barrington region is famous for snow on the Barrington Tops and rugged high country, however a recent change in marketing is paying off for MidCoast Council. The area is home to the Gathang-speaking people, and sits within Worimi…
EAGER to gain a better understanding of NSW’s Covid Roadmap as the state transitions back to greater freedoms, members of the Myall U3A recently attended a presentation on the subject of the COVID-19 vaccination. Georgie Hoddle is a Registered…
BITOU Busters in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest racked up almost 210 hours of weed clearing in the area for the 2021 season. Up to thirty volunteers worked on sites around Hawks Nest over seven weeding sessions. Advertise with…
ENVIRONMENTALISTS are hoping that 60 wildlife ladders will help to prevent koala deaths on the Pacific Highway in the Myall area. The timber ladders have been built over tall fences erected on a large pastoral property on the eastern…
ATTEMPTING to lead NSW out of a COVID-affected economy, the state’s new Premier is splashing the cash for families. Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following the…