A NEW program will give regional NSW councils the chance to share in $1 million for projects to upgrade roads at public level crossings. Applications opened on Monday for the NSW Government’s Level Crossing Improvement Program - Regional Council Minor Works. The grants will be for works that make road approaches to
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Tips to support animals during storms
PROMPTED by recent severe weather, the RSPCA is sharing important tips for managing animals during storms and natural disasters. The key is preparation, according to the animal protection not-for-profit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.
Bushfire prevention program takes to the skies
TRANSGRID has launched its annual bushfire prevention program, including helicopter inspections and 3D laser scanning, to ensure the safe operation of the transmission network in the lead-up to next summer. LiDAR inspections by plane are underway across parts of the network and will wrap up in March, with helicopter inspections to
Murder rate soars as killers claim multiple victims
Urgent mental health help needed in agriculture
A COALITION of rural organisations has called for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture. More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations launched a joint statement to address the crisis this week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
NSW Gov launch crackdown on fire ants
THE state’s peak farming group has welcomed a fresh crackdown on biosecurity controls in the wake of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred. On Friday NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty announced measures to keep Red Imported Fire Ants out, with a temporary ban on soil and hay coming into the state from infested areas
Stinker’s Fishin’: Champion jetties
No urgent care clinics pledged for Lyne
INDEPENDENT candidate for Lyne Jeremy Miller says the electorate has been “overlooked” again in the Federal Government’s plans to open 50 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs). Medicare UCCs provide urgent bulk-billed health care in a general practice setting, offering acute episodic care and treatment that does not require a
Wootton residents discuss future of community building
THE WOOTTON Community Network recently hosted a residents’ meeting to discuss the future of their community building. The purpose was to determine how to bring out the best in the building; how to bring the community back together; and how the network can support what is working. Advertise with News of The
MidCoast Council receives Silver in global destination award
MIDCOAST Council has received second place in the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards. Council's submission, ‘The place where the leaves touch the waters, from the mountains to the sea,’ was recognised in the Destination Management category. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message