IN a generous display of community support, the Nambucca Heads Offshore Fishing Club has donated $1000 to Marine Rescue Nambucca to aid in their vital work of keeping local waterways safe. The donation was presented on Friday night at the…
ARTS Mid North Coast (AMNC) has unveiled its strategic plan for 2025–2028, which expands its capacity to meet the needs of the growing region while continuing to nurture local talent and cultural initiatives. As the leading not-for-profit organisation representing the…
A CROWD of almost 200 packed into the Nambucca Heads RSL Club auditorium to witness the Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company’s performance of “The Sisterhood” on Saturday, 15 March. Originally planned to hit the stage on 8 March for…
BELLINGEN Shire Council representatives met with Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp last week to discuss the widespread damage to the road network following recent heavy rainfall. Council’s Acting General Manager Todd Williams…
A MAN has been charged after he allegedly rammed a police car during a pursuit which culminated at Warrell Creek. About 8am on Friday 14 March 2025, officers attached to Mid North Coast Highway patrol detected an allegedly stolen Toyota…
WITH the recent brush with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred still on everyone’s minds, climate action groups are voicing concerns about the consequences of ineffective action to combat climate change. In a joint statement, 38 former Australian fire and emergency service chiefs…
A NEW program will give regional NSW councils the chance to share in $1 million for projects to upgrade roads at public level crossings. Applications opened on Monday for the NSW Government’s Level Crossing Improvement Program – Regional Council Minor…
PROMPTED by recent severe weather, the RSPCA is sharing important tips for managing animals during storms and natural disasters. The key is preparation, according to the animal protection not-for-profit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
MURDERS have spiked in Australia’s most populous state, driven by multiple-victim homicides including a shopping centre massacre in which six people were killed. A total of 85 people were murdered in NSW in 2024, up from 56 in the previous…
A COALITION of rural organisations has called for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations launched a joint statement to address the crisis this week. Advertise with News of The…