THE BARNEY Miller Surf Classic is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in March. Since its inception, the annual event has raised over half a million dollars towards providing vital support and resources for individuals and families navigating the challenges…
SOME of the region’s best junior cricketers have represented the North Coast at the annual Stan Austin Carnival on the Mid North Coast. The North Coast Cricket Council’s Under 16s side finished runners-up, going down by five wickets to Newcastle…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Road will continue to create accidents. There are more and more housing developments in Valla Beach, thus increasing the traffic flow. Adding more signs will not help,…
THE Laurieton Hotel Stingrays have announced the signing of Cuban Piper for the 2025 season. Piper, 23, has made a name for himself in local rugby league circles with impressive performances for the Port City Breakers and Port Macquarie Sharks.…
DEAR News Of The Area, LIKE so many we are saddened by the current loss of our Co-op. Whilst Community at 3 is a charity to support the homeless and lonely, we have been so grateful for our Co-op. The…
DEAR News Of The Area, I FIND it interesting that the pro-nuclear lobby, like yourself, continue to periodically and repeatedly spruik their wares regarding “clean, safe nuclear power” whilst giving wind turbines a drubbing without application of factual information. As…
AS is common for many people at this time of year, Jack and Jill make a new year’s resolution to “get their house in order” in terms of their estate planning. They see a solicitor specialising in this field and…
EZEKIEL “Zeke” Fahina, a rising rugby league talent from Camden Haven, has earned his spot in the Elite Roosters Junior Rugby League (JRL) program for the 2024/2025 season. Designed by the Sydney Roosters, the program offers talented junior players the…
DESPITE wild weather conditions, Athletics NSW hosted the 2025 NSW Country Championships at Maitland Regional Athletics Centre from 17 to 19 January. During three days of intense competition, athletes battled through throwing circles covered by pools of water, strong headwinds,…
GEN Next became Gen Now at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course as rising star Ashton Herbert ran berserk with an impeccable three under par 66 off the stick. Playing off an eight handicap (now dust), the 16-year-old was five…