IN a yet another display of community spirit and environmental stewardship, the Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed has undertaken a remarkable initiative by constructing several possum boxes to aid WIRES MNC (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc Mid North Coast)…
I ONLY joined the News Of the Area team three months ago but what an education in my local community I have received since joining the NOTA team! I almost feel I should be paying them – I said “ALMOST!”…
IT’S Australia’s heartbreaking legacy. Road trauma is the leading cause of death for children aged one to fourteen in this country. On average, one child is killed in a road crash in Australia every week. Most deaths of children in…
WITH summer heat in full swing, RSPCA NSW is urging pet owners to take the necessary steps to keep their companions as cool and comfortable as possible. Just like us, our pets can easily become heat-stressed or dehydrated in warm…
ON a mission to create sustainable communities all year round, local environment charity OzGREEN is sharing waste-free creative ideas for the festive period. Bellingen High School student Marie Black, completing work experience with OzGREEN, took to the challenge of creating…
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) have announced the ‘Ignite Minis’ event series, coming to Taree, Kempsey and Bellingen in February 2024, to enable consultation on local issues facing the Mid North Coast. The events will provide detail on…
INTERNATIONAL Volunteer Day aims to raise awareness of the crucial role volunteers play in every community. This year’s theme is ‘If Everyone Did’, sharing the message that if each person volunteered a small part of their time, the world would…
THE baubles are bouncing up and down on Busways buses in the North Coast this December to help passengers get in the spirit for the festive season! Busways North Coast Area Manager, Juliana Meta, said the Christmas buses have been…
GENEROUS locals have been dropping items into the Nambucca Plaza Pharmacy to be distributed as Christmas gifts for those who may be doing it tough over the holiday period. What initially appeared to be a gesture of kindness by the…
ONCE again, blueberry farming was thrust into the public spotlight when three speakers used the public forum of the fortnightly Nambucca Valley Council meeting to address councillors on the issue. A large crowd of supporters including local regenerative farmer and…