‘ATTRACT’ and ‘grow’ are the themes of the first MidCoast Economic Development Strategy, currently on exhibition for community comment. MidCoast Council’s Mayor Claire Pontin has welcomed the draft strategy and is encouraging the community to share their thoughts on it during the public exhibition period. Advertise with News of The Area today.

IN the early hours of Friday 3 February the Bulahdelah Rural Fire Service (RFS) Brigade was called to a structural fire on Bulahdelah Way. On arrival the old convent next to the Catholic Church was well alight, threatening buildings on the St Joseph’s school grounds. Advertise with News of The Area

MIDCOAST Council’s additional $7.5 million local road upgrade program is in full swing, with work to begin at several new locations this month. “The $7.5 million road upgrade program is helping accelerate improvements to our local road network,” said Executive Manager Transport and Engineering, Peter Gesling. Advertise with News of The Area

ROADWORK is planned for a 3.6km section of The Lakes Way, Boolambayte, from Sawpit Road towards the Pacific Highway. The upgrade will include widening the road and improving stormwater drainage. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email

FATIGUE is one of the three biggest killers on New South Wales roads Since 1990, Driver Reviver sites have operated nationally to give the travelling public the opportunity to rest and have a break on long-haul journeys. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

AFTER more than ten years exploring the stunning Myall River by paddle power, and introducing countless visitors to the abundance of local wildlife, Ezy Kayaks Hawks Nest owners James and Cathriona Kelly have made the tough decision to step away from the business to focus on other pursuits. “We've

MYALL COAST boaties can dispose of expired marine flares on Sunday 8 January at Taree, Crowdy Head or Forster. Flares contain hazardous materials that must be disposed of correctly. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.

MIDCOAST Council will continue to renourish the sand on Jimmys Beach from the Winda Woppa stockpile, to protect the area which is threatened by coastal erosion. A review of the use of the sand transfer system which was designed to pump sand from the stockpile to the beach is still

THE Pindimar and Tea Gardens RFS are getting ready to escort Santa around the region once again this Christmas Eve. Noel Quince, Deputy Commander of the Pindimar Tea Gardens RFS, told News Of The Area, “This event is much anticipated by the community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

HOLIDAY season is just around the corner and has an influx of visitors to our area, savouring the many unique features of our area. An important contact point for visitors to tourist areas are Visitor Information Centres (VIC). Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message