WITH four months to go before winging their way from the heart of Australia’s Red Centre to WA in the 12th Outback Air Race, the number of teams taking part is a full house of 45. A major fundraiser for…
THE recent bad weather caused by Cyclone Alfred saw the Coffs Harbour community step up with care and compassion for its most vulnerable residents – those experiencing homelessness. While the city ultimately escaped major damage, numerous individuals and community groups…
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is confident that forecast good weather and natural coastal processes will help Lake Cathie’s beach and lagoon recover from recent erosion. However, it is warning people to stay off the worst affected areas. Advertise with News of…
EXPECT egg-citing activities, bunny visits and family fun all around at the Hunter Wetlands Centre’s Easter Fun Day on Easter Saturday. Hunter families are invited to hop into the Centre from 9.30am-1.00pm on 19 April for a morning packed with…
WORLD Autism Awareness Day was celebrated at Bulahdelah Bowling Club with supporters joining in a sea of blue. The day advocates for understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals with autism around the globe, and is celebrated on 2 April each…
TUNNELLING teams working on the Coffs Harbour bypass have hit another major milestone after “breaking through” on what will be the second largest of three tunnels being built for the project. The breakthrough at Shephards Lane means people can pass…
CONSERVATIONISTS are concerned that the public is not completely aware of the type and scale of forestry operations in the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). They have shared a new drone video of logging in Sheas Nob State Forest,…
FOLLOWING on from its recent highly successful Art Prize Exhibition, Port Stephens Community Art Centre is now displaying works with a nautical theme. The pieces have all been created by local residents who are members of the centre. Advertise with…
“FAMILY” will be the theme of Anzac Day at Karuah on Friday, 25 April, hosted by the Karuah RSL sub-Branch. Ex-servicemen and women, serving members of the military, and the broader community are invited to join the commemorations. Advertise with…
PREPARATIONS for the Easter Celebration Community Project in Woolgoolga are now underway with craft workshops bustling with activity. Artist Fiona Bennell of Woolgoolga Community Creations told News Of The Area that the response to the project to create public artworks…