DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE been made aware of a newly erected sign at Jimmys Beach, indicating more restrictions to those on restricted licences, but allowing commercial fishers access, and an area designated Cultural Significance. I would like…
TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The independently-owned NOTA has had a presence in the Hunter region for decades and is proud to keep locals up to date with…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS week we met Dr Rob Kooyman, renowned global rainforest researcher. Rob had spent an hour surveying the small 0.5 ha Patch of original remnant lowland rainforest in West Coffs, destined for destruction by Transport…
DEAR News Of The Area, I AGAIN thank the NOTA for enabling discussion on this important issue. My fellow correspondent, Jean-Paul (NOTA 20/1/23) infers that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament will have no say over such…
IN NOTA’s 20/1/23 Edition Wilson McOrist asks who would you trust in relation to their stance on the development of the Jetty Foreshores? Myself, Gurmesh Singh or Cath Fowler? People can trust me or not as they see fit. I…
DEAR News Of The Area, COFFS Harbour has attracted more than its share of refugees, and cultural diversity is a good thing. The hidden shame that previous governments have developed as policy mean that large proportions of refugees have an…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE 30/12/22 NOTA issue has an article on the Jetty Foreshore revised plan, including elements of private residential development. Cr Rodger Pryce is quoted in the article in reference to his estimate of the likely…
WITH Port Stephens families heading into the final days of school holidays, what better time to check out some of the fantastic free activities the region has to offer? Days at the beach or snorkelling in the rock pools are…
JANUARY 2023 The Nambucca Valley team were busy towards the end of the last year with a number of community events within our area and further north. Community Events Club Scotts: Wednesday 23 November 2022 Nambucca Valley Red Cross were…
DEAR News Of The Area, IN relation to future residential development at the Jetty, who do we trust? Is it the politician – Gurmesh Singh? He tells Andrea Ferrari (‘Too early for finer details on Jetty Foreshores plan’, Coffs Coast…