DEAR News Of The Area, THE Mayor’s plan to keep the railway land east of the railway in community ownership is the way to go, with parklands and recreation supported by beach pavilions, kiosks, and other low key public buildings…
DEAR News Of The Area, I COMMEND the City of Coffs Harbour Mayor, Paul Amos, for coming up with an innovative plan to retain the land owned by the Department of Transport east of the rail line in public ownership,…
DEAR News Of The Area, I write the following response to Dave Wood regarding his opinion on water harvesting rights published on 17 November 2023. Lacking originality Dave, your piece is void of validity and again seeks to bamboozle the…
DEAR News Of The Area, I’M writing to express my frustration at the majority of Councillors who have acted to stall any sort of innovative development of the Jetty Foreshores. None of the Councillors who voted to spend ratepayers’ money…
DEAR News Of The Area, IS councillor Rodger Pryce still entitled to get paid? He didn’t turn up nor put in an apology for the council meeting on 9 November and has asked to attend via video link for the…
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST week Mr Dyer, who owns the Bowraville Sawmill, made the following statement. “As far as the fire situation, it is largely in the hands of the National Parks and the green minded movements…” In…
DEAR Jasminda, Our daughter, who has been event planning since she was four, is now turning 21. She is planning a huge party that combines her extravagant vision and our flatlining credit card. How can I rein it in? Hugo…
BONVILLE was the destination for John Burgess, his wife Agnes and their eight children when they moved from the south coast. In 1903 he had bought neighbouring portions 13 and 46, of 100 and 98 acres respectively, portion 46 wrapping…
CITIZENS of our northern beaches have reason to pause in respect for the passing of a local legend. Don Clinch established his pharmacy in Woolgoolga 72 years ago, a service that struggled in a small community. Although economic reality presented…
DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to acknowledge the Gumbaynggirr peoples who have been part of this beautiful land for many thousands of years. I would like to thank the Gumbaynggirr people for sharing their land and its…