PROPOSED changes to the way the region’s waterways, rural and environmental lands are managed are currently open for community feedback as part of the draft MidCoast Rural Strategy. The draft Rural Strategy sets out a proposed framework for clear…
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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…
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…
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…
LOCAL businesses have been hit by the flow-on-effects of COVID-19 pandemic and are struggling to bounce back. It’s no secret that COVID restrictions have impacted businesses, from QR Codes to COVID-safe plans, limited customers, lockdowns and uncertainty, local businesses…
PORT Stephens Koala Hospital is one of the region’s most important environmental not-for-profit organisations. It works across the region, including the Myall Coast, delivering quality care for koalas in need. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE Australian Government’s $320 million Sporting Schools Program is helping more schools than ever before provide opportunities for children to get active and experience the joy of sport. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie encouraged schools across the…
WORKS to build a new amenities block at Providence Park, Hawks Nest will kick off from late August The new amenities block will include unisex toilets, parents and accessible facilities and will service both the park and the beach…
IF you’re planning to hold an event or festival from January to June 2022, now’s the time to apply to MidCoast Council for sponsorship. Applications are open throughout August for events that fall into the Events and Festivals (funding…