GEOFFREY Shannon will contest the seat of Cowper for Trumpet of Patriots in the 3 May Federal Election. A property developer and debt resolution specialist, Mr Shannon describes himself as “an advocate for people in financial distress”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
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‘Tell Your Tale’ writing comp launched
ENTRIES are now open for Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation’s (SPaDCO) third annual short story competition. The 2025 competition theme is ‘Tell Your Tale’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au The committee
Nambucca Valley broadcaster honoured by national archive
A MUCH-LOVED voice of community radio and a passionate advocate for Australasian music, former Nambucca Valley resident Rob Davidson has received national recognition with the inclusion of his radio series “Flashback Featured Artist” in the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) in Canberra. The NFSA officially accepted the collection on 3
Cowper candidates face-off at lively Kempsey event
EIGHT candidates for Cowper in the upcoming Federal Election have faced-off in Kempsey. The Meet the Candidates event at the Pensioner’s Club was attended by around 100 people and proved to be a lively and fast-paced affair. The Lower House and Upper House candidates included Wendy Firefly (The Greens), Greg Vigors (Labor),
Kids learn sustainability through hands-on Get Grubby program
THE Get Grubby Program, created to encourage children’s active participation in sustainability learning and fun, came to the Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley and Bellingen areas through March. It brought interactive and educational events to almost 1000 preschoolers and Kindergarten to Year 2 students, from 22 different schools. Advertise with News of The
Frog ID Week recordings help identify new species
RESULTS from Australia’s biggest annual frog count, hosted by the Australian Museum last November, have helped inform the scientific description of at least eight new frog species. FrogID coordinator Nadiah Roslan said, "FrogID acoustic data (audio recordings) were used alongside morphology and genetic data to describe these species as new to
CWA survey finds women concerned about health, personal safety and housing
THE Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW has released the findings of its inaugural survey, which asked women about their greatest concerns, particularly in remote, rural and regional communities. With 1670 responses to a range of questions from the state of healthcare and telecommunications, to education opportunities and childcare options, the
Next phase of coastal sewerage upgrade begins
CONSTRUCTION is underway on the second stage of a $38 million project that will extend Bellingen Shire’s sewerage network into more communities. The Sewering Coastal Villages Project is funded thanks to more than $11 million from the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Program and over $27 million from Bellingen Shire Council
Advertised auction of Kalang River Biodiversity Stewardship site raises concerns
THE Bellingen Environment Centre (BEC) and other community groups raised concerns when Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advertised that a parcel of land on the Kalang River was going to auction last Saturday. The land is a designated Biodiversity Stewardship Site and BEC wants it to be considered for inclusion in the
New Elsa Dixon trainees start work across Mid North Coast hospitals and health services
TWELVE more high school students are now working in various roles across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) thanks to the legacy of Aboriginal activist Elsa Dixon. Ms Dixon played a key role in improving social outcomes for Aboriginal communities, from the 1970s until her death in 1993. Advertise with