THE Kalang River Forest Alliance (KRFA) say they are highly alarmed about Forestry Corporation plans to log a compartment in Oakes State Forest in the Kalang Headwaters because it is habitat for the Rufous Scrub-bird. Jonas Bellchambers from KRFA has…
THE VW Spectacular is on once again, returning to its original venue at Valla from 24 July to 1 August. This is the 23rd show of the bi-annual event, in 39 years, and it’s been a heck of a hoo-haa…
HEALTHY North Coast is reminding residents of the Nambucca Valley to stay on top of their COVID vaccinations, as well as booking in for a flu shot. Conveniently, the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines can be given at the same time…
INVESTING in the next generation of bright young minds, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) has announced the recipients of its 2022 RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships. Designed to financially support rural and regional students studying at university, college…
THE Nambucca River Combined Probus Club celebrated their seventeenth anniversary on 16 June. The anniversary luncheon, held at the Macksville Blue gum restaurant, was attended by 22 current members. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
A HIGH Tea and Fashion Parade recently held by the Nambucca River VIEW Club in partnership with Nambucca Heads RSL proved to be a huge success and exceeded all expectations. The auditorium was filled with enthusiastic attendees who thoroughly enjoyed…
THE NSW Upper House’s Education Committee commenced an inquiry into teacher shortages in New South Wales last week. The Chair of the Committee, Mark Latham said, “The committee will conduct a comprehensive examination of teacher shortages in the NSW school…
50 DOCTORS, who have started training with GP Synergy this year to become specialist GPs in the North Coast region, got together in Coffs Harbour late last week. The fully qualified doctors will undertake another three to four years of…
NAMBUCCA Heads Lions Club are celebrating the easing of COVID restrictions and are now starting to plan for the annual Christmas Festival in 2022. The Festival is to be held on Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads, with the road being blocked…
SOUTHERN Cross University’s iSISTAQUIT project has launched a compilation of catchy video clips in a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of culturally appropriate care in assisting young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women to quit smoking. iSISTAQUIT…