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Community continues search for missing teen Jacob Partridge
MORE than a month after his disappearance, the parents of 18-year-old Jacob Partridge are “still out searching every day” for their son in bushland around Emerald Beach. Jacob, aged 17 at the time, was last seen by friends at about…
Letter to the Editor: A flaw in the democratic system
DEAR News Of The Area, TREVOR Harragon’s insightful letter (NOTA 3/1/25) questioning the logic behind Dutton and Co’s nuclear power stance and his making unnecessary and contentious comments about not standing in front of our Indigenous flags simply highlights a…
Letter to the Editor: Humanity at the counter
DEAR News Of The Area, I PRESENTED myself at a Woolworths service desk mid-January, 2024. In my hand was a gift card purchased for my granddaughter, plus a receipt that I knew might not be the correct one. I explained…
Australia Day Hot Rod display planned for Woolgoolga
THE best hot rods from the region will be rumbling into Woolgoolga for a free, family day car show at the town’s C.ex club on Australia Day, 26 January. “Woolgoolga will once again host its annual, massive car display featuring…
Kevin Hogan endorsed as Nats candidate for Page
INCUMBENT Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has been endorsed by the National Party to re-contest the seat in the 2025 Federal Election. Mr Hogan, who was first elected as Page MP in 2013, said he was “humbled” to receive…
Gypsy Art Group’s thirteen years of creating and sharing
MORE than thirteen years ago, Marion Crear and Loretta Williamson got together to share their love of all things creative. Their first meetings were held at their kitchen tables. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
Teen prodigy Logan Sambrook joins Central Coast Mariners on scholarship deal
SIXTEEN-year-old North Coast Football sensation Logan Sambrook has taken a giant leap in his blooming career, signing a scholarship deal with A-League heavyweights Central Coast Mariners. For the Northern Storm junior, the move to the reigning A-League Champions and Premiers…
ShoreTrack finds a home of their own
IN a landmark step forward for the organisation, ShoreTrack has moved from a leased property and purchased a home of their own on Yarrawonga Street in the Macksville industrial estate. ShoreTrack works with young people who struggle with school-based learning,…
Impressive expressions at Valla as art show comes to town
ABOUT 100 art enthusiasts gathered on the morning of Saturday, 4 January for the official opening of the annual ‘Valla Expressions’ Art Show, held at the Valla Beach Community Hall. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, and Susan Jenvey representing Arts…