THE Newcastle Jets delighted a passionate crowd of 4,157 football fans with an impressive 4-0 victory over the Brisbane Roar last week at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Jets have fostered a dedicated following along the Coffs Coast, and they…
DESIGNED to recognise and reward the region’s outstanding businesses and business people, the 2023 Coffs Coast Business Awards are now open for nomination. For nearly two decades, the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce has been driving the awards, which encourage…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE article ‘EDF:Offshore wind won’t go ahead if environmental impact too great’ paints a rosy, albeit delusional picture of the community’s push to get a better outcome from the Commonwealth Government’s consultative processes on its…
DEAR News Of The Area, TRY to imagine you have just left work or the shopping centre or wherever and your car has been stolen. Maybe it’s the only car you or the family own. Maybe you are a single…
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing to voice my opposition to the planned offshore wind farm in the water off Port Stephens. I am staggered that the government believes the community was adequately consulted about this. Very limited…
FAMILIES wanting to get out in nature in spring can put State forests on top of their lists for places to visit during the October school holidays. Local forests offer a fun and free experience and there’s loads to see…
THE Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace has notched up an impressive 70 years of continuous service to the local community. The momentous occasion was celebrated with a well-attended dinner, with the highlight of the evening the presentation of three Paul…
THE Hunter region has long been known for its outstanding quality when it comes to pubs, but in 2023 the stakes have well and truly been raised. Medowie’s Bull n Bush Hotel and Raymond Terrace’s Lakeside Village Tavern have just…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Awards help students to develop values and skills that enable them to grow into responsible and caring members of the community. Merri Brady, Community PBL Team Leader at Grahamstown Public School told News Of…
MINISTER for the Hunter Yasmin Catley has heralded last week’s NSW Budget a success for the region, highlighting key funds for essential services, education, healthcare and roads. According to the NSW Government, more than six thousand teachers across the Hunter…