DEAR News Of The Area, FINALLY we have the release of many refugees who have long been forced to suffer in detention under the policy of the current Federal Government. The national security narrative of “stopping the boats” as…
DEAR News Of The Area, ISN’T it interesting? The Coalition government has for years had the power to vote into existence a National Integrity Commission which would be able to examine allegations of corrupt conduct by Federal MPs. Remember…
DEAR News Of The Area, EARLIER this year we heard that Australia is committed to developing a fleet of nuclear powered submarines at a cost of billions of dollars. This week we hear that we are joining the USA…
JACK and Moira Welch are celebrating 70 years of marriage on Tuesday, 19 April 2020. Jack and Moira are long term residents of the Nambucca Valley. They moved to Yarranbella from Blacktown in 1969 and became dairy farmers. After…
DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE as an 83-year-old third generation local concerned about political short-sightedness. As farmers, my parents, grandparents and great grandparents had to take the long view. We wanted our children and their children to…
DEAR News Of The Area, IN November 2020 I contacted Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC) to voice my disagreement on changes planned for the boat ramp. I was concerned and stated the plan would not work. I did have…
DEAR News Of The Area, IN an environment where so many people are cynical about politicians and their motivation, it is heartening to see that there are still people who seek public office just because they want to serve…
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAD to have surgery in October last year and the staff at Coffs Harbour hospital were fantastic. We are blessed to have these dedicated people in our area. The government should be congratulating…
DEAR News Of The Area, WE had an informative visit recently from three members of the Hunter Region Trauma Teddies Group who are a group of ladies from Newcastle who get together and knit Trauma Teddies for the Red…
TELLING the incredible stories of the Nambucca Valley is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The NOTA launched in the Valley in May 2021, and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings…