Calls to throw ‘everything we have’ at suicide prevention Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 *Warning: This article discusses suicide and self-harm. “DON’T hold back” was the resounding theme when around 80 people from over 25 services, government-funded programs, and the wider community, attended a suicide prevention event in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Crown Lands takeover leaves trainers, owners in limbo Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 A CHANGE in Crown land management of the Coffs Harbour racecourse has left some involved in the industry questioning the future of racing in Coffs Harbour and potentially facing big financial losses. Under the change, Racing NSW has taken over the Crown land management of the site. Advertise with News of
First comp of 2025 for Woolgoolga longboard surfers Coffs Coast Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 THE Woolgoolga Longboard Club are kicking off their first competition of the year on Sunday, 9 February. Starting from 7:00am, the competition will be held at either Arrawarra Headland or Mullawarra Beach (end of Beach Road), depending on conditions. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in the waves,
Questions as accused smuggler’s escape ends 4000km away Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 AN alleged drug smuggler accused of fleeing court-enforced rehabilitation has been arrested thousands of kilometres away in one of Australia's most isolated parts. But questions linger about how former fugitive Hussein Chamas was able to leave the controversial Swan Bay facility and avoid detection despite being required to wear an ankle
MidCoast councillor endorsed as Labor candidate for Lyne Gloucester District Gloucester District News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 MIDCOAST Councillor Digby Wilson has been endorsed as the Australian Labor Party (ALP) candidate for Lyne in the upcoming federal election. Mr Wilson cites Labor’s commitment to “progress, nation-building and delivering for regional areas” as central to his candidacy. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Gloucester sportswoman Courtney Webeck an inspiration Gloucester District Sport National News Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 MOST people would be content to reach the elite level in just one sport, but young Gloucester woman Courtney Webeck has achieved that distinction in both tennis and cricket, as well as being a talented runner. Courtney, 22, was born legally blind. She grew up on a cattle property near Gloucester where
Dungog Shire Council seeks amendment to Hunter transport plan Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 DUNGOG Shire Council will make a submission to Transport for NSW regarding recommendations for updating the draft Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan. In December 2024, Transport for NSW released the draft Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (draft transport plan) for public exhibition to 28 February 2025. Advertise with
Community consultation opens on renewable energy zone Dungog Shire Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 ENERGY Minister Penny Sharpe visited an electrical substation slated for upgrades under the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (HCC REZ) last week, as Ausgrid kicks off community consultation in the region. After drop-in sessions in Singleton and Muswellbrook last Friday and Saturday, Ausgrid will hold an online webinar on Thursday 6
NSW Government partners with Transgrid on Hunter Transmission Project Dungog Shire Highlight Section Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 TRANSGRID has been announced as the preferred network operator of the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP), signing a commitment deed with the NSW Government’s EnergyCo. The project, considered by the state government as “critical for NSW’s energy security”, involves building a new above-ground 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line of around 100
‘Real opportunity’ for homebuyers as values bottom out Camden Haven Coffs Coast Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 5, 2025 AS Australian property prices hold firm, now might be the perfect time to purchase before Reserve Bank rate cuts put a rocket under demand. Home values were flat in January despite declines in the heavyweight markets of Sydney and Melbourne, analysis from property data firm CoreLogic revealed on Monday. Advertise with News
