DEAR News Of The Area, THE final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down. The Defence Minister Richard Marles stated back in March that history would be the judge of the government’s response…
DEAR News Of The Area, IN a time when many feel disillusioned with politics, it is crucial to remember the profound importance of our electoral process. Elections shape our communities and influence every facet of our daily lives, from local…
STUARTS Point and District Garden Club (SPaDGC) members have had a busy and productive few months. The group’s second Annual General Meeting was held on 21 August 2024, at which several new members were welcomed. Advertise with News of The…
THE State Government is undertaking helicopter inspections of fire trails across the state to prioritise maintenance work needed ahead of the summer bushfire season. Inspections have started in the Sydney region and will work their way around the state, including…
AI-POWERED satellites could help Australian firefighters identify bushfires early and while they are still small enough for crews to extinguish easily, Google has revealed. The technology giant announced its environmental project called FireSat on Tuesday, created in partnership with climate…
ONE in ten men in NSW have had run-ins with police for domestic and family violence matters. The finding was revealed in a report from the Australian Institute of Criminology, which used data from NSW Police and birth data to…
NAMBUCCA Valley Radio (2NVR), the district’s volunteer-run community radio station, is once again making waves on the national stage, with two of its programs named as finalists in the prestigious Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards. After winning the…
AS the local football season reaches its climax a new chapter begins for the region’s representative players. Among those players are Jessica Palmer and Jayme Averillo from the Laurieton Stingrays women’s side, who have been selected to represent Wanderers Australia…
THE Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills Raiders made headlines on Sunday, 15 September with a courageous performance against the Port Macquarie Sharks at Regional Stadium. This was not just another game of rugby league; a place in the highly-anticipated under 18s Group…
THE Laurieton Stingrays Women’s tackle team delivered a stellar performance on Sunday 15 September, as they clashed with the Wauchope Blues at Port Macquarie Regional Stadium. The stakes were high, with the winner securing a spot in the Grand Final…