DEAR News Of The Area, WERE others, as I was, reminded of the days at the beach in the ‘60s with Stinker’s photo of Olive Tulk? Such a memory of heading to the beach, mum with her new swimsuit, and…
TELLING the incredible stories of Dungog is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The independently-owned NOTA is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area. Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals…
DEAR News Of The Area, I READ with interest Wayne Graham’s recent letter “Driver Responsibility” in NOTA. I agree with him in that driver behaviour plays a very important role in maintaining road safety. However, I believe that there are…
DEAR News Of The Area, ONCE again I have to take issue with the state of the verges and roundabout on Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour. How many near misses, accidents and possible deaths does there have to be before council/main…
DEAR News Of The Area, TODAY I was on a stall at the Sunday Harbourside Markets as a member of the community group, Foreshore For All, spreading the message that the Jetty Foreshore land is destined for rezoning. I am…
DEAR News Of The Area, MY article regarding using clean, emission free nuclear reactors to generate steam for traditional turbo generators to generate electricity has created a conversation which is a good thing. It’s also worthwhile to remove the so-called…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE Human Rights Commission launched its National Anti-Racism Framework in November last year. This is a timely piece of work that is underpinned by significant research, consultation and engagement with a wide range of Australians…
I’M writing this opinion piece whilst viewing the USA President’s inauguration day ceremony on TV. How the USA resets its direction with the coming of a new President from the right-wing of politics will come down to the actions of…
RECOVERING from a natural disaster, like the storm we experienced in January, is quite a journey and is still ongoing. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who went above and beyond to help our community during…
DEAR Jasminda, MY husband insists on having the car window down whereas I much prefer the aircon. How can we come to a compromise? Nina L. Dear Nina, I’m not sure how old you are but many readers may be…