THE Macksville Sea Eagles kicked off their 2025 campaign with a strong showing in pre-season trials last Saturday at Allan Gillett Oval. Taking on the Macleay Valley Mustangs from Group 3, the club fielded teams across Women’s Tackle, Reserve Grade…
DEAR News Of The Area, YOUR correspondent, Janet Olney, seems concerned that one of the Independents in this electorate dares advertise her candidacy with the support of anonymous donors. Obviously you don’t recall that at about the time of Cyclone…
LAST weekend the Nambucca Roosters RLFC held their official Season Launch at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club, where they introduced team coaches, captains and inducted two individuals as Life Members. The honour of inducting the new Life Members went to…
COMMUNITY leader and cultural champion Lesley Schoer is the 2025 Coffs Harbour Electorate “Local Woman of the Year”. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said Lesley was awarded the prestigious honour in recognition of her significant work and strong leadership…
THE SGT Matthew Locke MG Charity Day made a “spectacular” return to Bellingen on Saturday 22 March. For the past 16 years the ‘Army Thunder’ rugby league team, representing the Australian Army, have taken on local teams in honour of…
DEAR News Of The Area, BOB Harris’ letter (NOTA 14 March) highlighting the trap of ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ is timely given the upcoming Federal election. Of course historically there has always been the good old fashioned strategy of ‘character assassination’,…
HARD toil and self discipline have reaped plenty of dividends for Mallabula’s martial arts world champion Bella James. At the ripe age of 13, this determined schoolgirl has reached the top of her field with masterclass performances on the international…
RAYMOND Terrace Athletics Club has unearthed a real find in 12-year-old cross country and race walking prodigy Audrey Russell. The dual NSW junior representative is basking in personal glory after winning gold in the 1500m Race Walk at the recent…
38 Raiss Close, Lemon Tree Passage 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 car Market Preview WELCOME to 38 Raiss Close, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom home that offers the perfect opportunity for first-home buyers, investors, and families. With all the hard work…
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing in response to the fact there has been significant misinformation published in your newspaper concerning the benefits of installing solar power, batteries and other ways to reduce family energy bills. People living…