WESLEY Community Services Ltd has received a $23,500 grant in the latest round of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program Wesley’s successful application sought support to run five “Building Resilience” workshops as part of its LifeForce program. These will deliver evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health

BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is calling on the community to embrace the festive season spirit of giving by helping to raise funds for The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal. The money will ensure thousands of students experiencing disadvantage can be supported in their education in 2025. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE Dorrigo branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has celebrated a busy year of fundraising for the local hospital. In 2024, the hardworking volunteers donated $20,000 worth of medical equipment to the Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), including four Invisa beams, two hi-low beds, a Sara Stedy sit-to-stand aid, and a

WHEN Dorrigo vet Chris Shirley and his daughter Cara both sustained injuries from attending farm calls that turned out to be in unsafe circumstances, it sowed the seed for a community Farm Safety Awareness event. From his hospital bed, Chris posted a message on Facebook. Advertise with News of The Area

THE new footbridge over Boambee Creek has opened to the public in time for the summer holiday season. The footbridge links Sawtell to the southern end of Boambee Beach, but the old structure had reached the end of its serviceable life so a replacement project was begun earlier this year.