BELLINGEN Shire Council has announced its ongoing participation in the NSW Government’s Beachwatch water quality testing program for a second consecutive year, aligning with the summer swimming season. The published results from the test are available to residents and visitors.…
OLIVIA Riddel’s football event in support of local cancer patients earlier this year raised enough funds to purchase and deliver a LymphaTouch machine to Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI) at Coffs Harbour. The $12,000 medical device helps manage pain…
THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is a not-for-profit organisation that connects common purposes and funding from government, business and philanthropy with the genuine local needs of rural people and places, and were pleased to be welcomed to…
THE recently formed Nambucca Valley Evening Branch (NVE) of the Country Women’s Association made their mark on the district this weekend as they experienced their first-ever participation in a community event at the Nambucca Plaza Markets on Sunday 8 October.…
SOME people may not be aware of the rarity of our local nature reserves. Less than one percent of these types of environments are still in their natural state in Australia. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE soulful sounds of blues and roots music have found a home on the Mid North Coast, thanks to a talented trio known as The Blues Boyz. Comprising Dave Ash on guitar and vocals, Neil Mathews on blues harp and…
RESULTS are in from the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) inaugural writing competition after a call for stories with the localised theme of belonging, ‘Getting to the Point’, which attracted sixteen entries, a notable outcome to what is…
WITH over 450 radio stations across the country, community radio is a vital part of the nation’s media landscape. Community radio provides a contrasting range of viewpoints that enrich our social and cultural fabric, promote the distinct personalities of communities…
DEAR Jasminda, Friends recently invited us to their home for a wood-fired pizza night. As committed pizza makers, we were excited to show off our skills and arrived with toppings for a spectacular salmon pizza. After spending time arranging red…
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