WHEN I take note of the traffic on our roads today, I am sure our forebears would be amazed! My grandfather, William Ward, who retired to our area, was the first to drive a car over the road into Tea Gardens. We believe the car was a 1911 Maxwell. The photo shows William

  AS well as our support for local communities, Australian Red Cross supports neighbouring countries when disaster strikes. The Australian Red Cross, together with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, provides technical assistance to nine priority countries across the Asia Pacific, helping to strengthen and deliver humanitarian services to those in need. Early

  DEAR News Of The Area, I NEED to comment on a couple of points made in the recently published letter from my good friend Darcey Browning (‘Warming Up’, p29, NOTA, Friday 11 February Edition). Darcey’s respect in the community is large and derives from a lifetime of work and service. While many people

  DEAR News Of The Area, I BECAME worried and frustrated when I read Darcey Browning’s letter (‘Warming Up’, Coffs Coast NOTA page 29, 11 February Edition) extolling the performance of the existing PM and his government and denigrating the Labor party. Mr Browning is correct in stating that the “bar has been

  DEAR News Of The Area, IN reply to the comments made by W Duesdbury (‘Simplistic Thinking on Koala Protection’, p29, NOTA, 11 February Edition), the koala has been just listed as Endangered. Two steps away from extinction. Fact. Conservation groups locally are asking for the cessation of native forest logging in state forests. I

  TUCKED away from the charming, fig tree lined, boutique village of Sawtell, is Sawtell Golf Club, one of the most picturesque golf courses you will find! This exquisitely maintained 18 Hole course, truly is a golfer’s delight and caters for all golfing abilities. Sawtell Golf Club boasts all-encompassing Clubhouse facilities including a

  DEAR News Of The Area, WHAT a sad situation it is that the iconic riverside location is to be demolished and a five story block of apartments is to be built there. One wonders what the aim of our current developments is to be. Are we ultimately trying to emulate theGold Coast on

  DEAR News Of The Area, THE Prime Minister announced funding to facilitate the long term protection and recovery of koalas. It was reported (NOTA 4/2/22) that the funding is designed to bring together researchers, land managers, veterinarians and scientists. Kevin Evans, President of the Coffs Coast Branch of National Parks Association of NSW

  DEAR News Of The Area, YES, Margaret England (‘More refugee representation’, Coffs Coast NOTA, p22, 28 January Edition) that's what it comes down to, we could have had many, many accommodations for the homeless and refugees if it wasn't for the fact that our last marvellous Council and Mayor decided to

  DEAR News Of The Area, REFERGING to D Michaels letter regarding the bike path dangers (‘Bike Path Concerns’, p25, Coffs Coast NOTA, February 4 Edition), David it has been my experience that ringing or emailing customer services and telling them exactly where on which bike path and what the dangers are