OPINION: Who has the right of way?
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE a place in the amazing place of Hawks Nest and have been coming here for many years, soon to live permanently. Every time I drive in off the Singing Bridge and stop at…
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OPINION: Response to Len Roberts’ letter
DEAR News Of The Area, I SHOULD make a few observations about the response by Len Roberts to my recent letter about dredging in the Myall River. I am well aware of Len’s former role in the Port Stephens and…
MidCoast Council holds Community Conversations
JOIN MidCoast Council representatives at a location near you as they visit communities across the MidCoast in May and June as part of their regular Community Conversations series. Community Conversations provide an opportunity to learn what Council has planned for…
Great Lakes Food Trail highlights region’s offerings
THE Great Lakes Food Trail for Autumn 2023 featured local produce, crafts and an assortment of other items from Forster, Wootton, Bungwahl and Bulahdelah areas. The Food Trail aims to raise awareness, stimulate demand and strengthen markets for producers and…
Stroud Show reigns in the country
RUNNING for over a century, the Stroud Show proved lively as ever over the weekend of 21-23 April. Visitors enjoyed a full catalogue of country attractions, coming from far and wide to fill up the stock pens-turned-parking lots, and the…
Transmission Tests to Begin on Peppers Mountain
TELEVISION reception is set to improve in and around Stroud, with transmission tests starting from Peppers Hill from 24-28 April. In an effort to upgrade digital television transmission coverage in the Stroud area, Regional Broadcasters (RBAH) will commence the tests,…
WWII veteran James Clayton turns 100 in Tea Gardens
WORLD War II local veteran James Clayton turned 100 years old on Wednesday, 19 April, surrounded by family and friends in Tea Gardens. Three Clayton generations united at Estia Health in Tea Gardens, to celebrate James’ centenary with cake, lunch,…
Free Family Fun Day enjoyed by all during Youth Week at Tea Gardens Pool
FAMILY fun was had by all who attended the Free Family Fun Day at Tea Gardens’ ‘The Y’ Pool on Friday, 21 April. Although rain swept through briefly, nearly giving some organisers heart attacks, the skies cleared into another brilliant…
New Ladies Champions at Nambucca Bowls Club
WE have held two Championships at NBC in the last month and some new names will be added to our honour boards. Kim Porter and Chris Davis have defeated Elaine Fleming and Janice Cedelland to become the 2023 Major/Minor Pairs…
Nambucca Strikers women kick off season with last gasp winner
NAMBUCCA Strikers senior women kicked off their 2023 season with a last gasp 2-1 victory over the Orara Valley Dingoes last Saturday at Coronation Park. But it was a nerve wracking 90 minutes for Coach Rhys Jones. “The team opened…