DEAR News Of The Area, I ATTENDED the Bellingen Shire Council entrance courtyard on Wednesday 24 April to support the Greens submissions requesting the council pass two motions. One supported stopping logging and another for a ceasefire in Gaza; a…
DESPITE governments and courts recently cracking down on environmental protests, activists halted logging in two state forests in a week. Eighteen protesters stopped logging in Orara East State Forest for three hours before two police cars arrived on July 20.…
THE Block co-host Shelley Craft will visit Coffs Harbour next week as part of a Healthy Ageing Roadshow. The roadshow, presented by Glaxo Smith Kline Australia Pty Ltd (GSK) and the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW, aims to provide…
RESTORATION of a storied steam locomotive is about to begin in Glenreagh. A grant from the Fires to Flourish program means Tallowood Ventures can fund the necessary repairs to this famous 146-year-old steam engine and carriage. Advertise with News of…
LOCAL small business owner Nikki Williams will run for mayor in the City of Coffs Harbour local government elections on 14 September. “I want what you want, a prosperous, safe and beautiful city for everyone to live, work, and play…
DEBATE continues apace about how we meet our future energy needs. Many people in the discussion are still stuck in a place where they can list the energy production methods they think are unacceptable, but can’t offer an acceptable method.…
DEAR News Of The Area, WELL, I believe that this decision outlines the total incompetence of MidCoast Council. If Council was so concerned about vehicles on Jimmys Beach, why haven’t they employed and utilised more compliance officers on a regular…
A BEAUTIFUL new Reconciliation Garden made its informal debut at the NAIDOC 2024 celebrations at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) on Tuesday 16 July, the result of a twelve-month journey of collaboration. “The school worked with local Elders to make…
101a Tallean Road, Nelson Bay Price: $449,000 New listing THIS exceptional vacant lot offers a flat, prime building parcel perfect for your dream home (SCA). Perched atop a scenic hill, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding hinterland, providing a…
THIS week is expected to be completely dominated by a single blockbuster release, meaning that international distributors are taking the opportunity to filter in some much delayed foreign fare, while Aussie families will have the chance to (hopefully) enjoy a…