DUNGOG Shire Council has voted to hold Hunter Water accountable for delays in the assessment of any development application (DA) referred to the organisation. Mayor Digby Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute at Council’s meeting on 29 January, seeking improvements in current referral timeframes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
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Industry shoots down calls to axe native logging
ENDING controversial native forest logging would boost manufacturing and jobs in Australia as well as protecting the environment, one of the nation's most influential economists argues. But the sector has hit back at claims native logging can be replaced, arguing the environmental impacts of the practice are overstated. Advertise with News of
Airfield reconfiguration takes flight at Newcastle Airport
STAGE one of planned reconfiguration work is now underway ahead of Newcastle Airport’s international terminal opening in August. Newcastle Airport Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said the airfield reconfiguration was an important step in the airport’s attempt to become a “world-class international gateway”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Myall River dredging set to commence in early March
PORT STEPHENS MP Kate Washington has confirmed that dredging of the Myall River is set to commence in early March, with all necessary regulatory approvals now secured. Sydney-based Dredging Solutions has been appointed as the contractor to carry out the project. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Grants open for NAIDOC Week celebrations
MIDCOAST Council is currently offering grants for community-led events during NAIDOC week. Events celebrating NAIDOC Week, and this year’s theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, will be held between 6 and 13 July. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
Henry Kendall Reserve parkrun celebrates third anniversary
THE Henry Kendall Reserve parkrun will celebrate its third anniversary on 8 February. The free weekly event brings the community together to walk, run or jog a five kilometre course through the riverfront bushland reserve on the outskirts of Laurieton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Coffs Harbour 2025 Australia Day Award Winners
FOUR local legends were honoured at the 2025 Australia Day Awards celebrated at a special ceremony at C.ex Coffs. City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams announced the winners, recognising the work of Phil McMullen, Nathan Armstrong, Barry Powells and Scott Cordwell whose passion, dedication, and selflessness have had
Palm Lake Tea Gardens residents Celebrate Australia Day in the cool
AUSTRALIA Day was celebrated in style at the Promenade of Tea Gardens Palm Lake Resort, by close to a hundred residents. The afternoon boasted a quintessentially Australian menu of traditional roast lamb with mint jelly and gravy, roast veggies, pavlova and lamingtons. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Learning about koalas: how to find and feed them
IN June 2024, the MidCoast Council adopted its MidCoast Koala Strategy with the aim of guiding the conservation and management of koalas and their habitat across the region for the next five years. As part of the strategy, the council is conducting surveys to identify koala populations to enable it to
Flood recovery support boosts Dungog Shire
FLOOD-AFFECTED residents of Dungog Shire will now have access to vital recovery support following a joint announcement by the Albanese and Minns governments. The funding, provided under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), aims to help families, farmers, and businesses rebuild after the severe storms and flooding that impacted the