DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE written to the Chief Executive Officer of Macksville RSL Club to formally request that the New Zealand National Anthem be played along with the Australian National Anthem on ANZAC Day. It has been very disappointing at the Macksville Dawn Service not to have the

AT Council, we have a key role in creating a vibrant and liveable place where businesses can grow and thrive. Together with the business community, we focus on creating an environment that attracts new businesses, encourages businesses to flourish, helps develop a workforce for the future, and supports local. Our Economic Development

IT IS important as a society to understand the needs and wants of our older citizens. As we age our senses decline, but music often provides an opportunity for our elderly citizens to remain in contact with society. This well-known fact is understood by a number of local community groups, who

DEAR News Of The Area, My rainfall records over the past 35 years were taken at Hawks Nest. Over the first few days of April we have received 270 mm compared to a 150 mm April average total. 161mm was recorded for April 5, compared to 222 mm on 14/2 2009. Predicted widespread flooding

DEAR News Of The Area, I URGE you NOT to develop the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores. Please consider these facts: 1. Tourism here is dramatically expanding: a. We are becoming an international destination. b. We are

DEAR News Of The Area, MICHAEL Faulkner's suggestion of using a Citizens Jury with regard to the Jetty foreshore is an excellent one. Some readers may not know what a Citizens Jury is, or how it works. Most of us, when asked, would claim that Athens is the birthplace of our democracy.

DEAR News Of The Area, I REFER to the article in the 4 April 2024 edition of NOTA where Port Stephens Council announced it had secured funding from the Stronger Country Community Fund (SCCF) to upgrade playgrounds in the Local Government Area (LGA). There was no mention of Spencer Park, Soldiers

AT 95-and-three-quarters Beattie Fuller has many tips for a long and happy life. She loves to cook and regularly enters the Macksville Show with her offerings. Beattie supplied NOTA with one of her favourite recipes, tested by local reporter Ned Cowie. “When people realise how easy it is to cook delicious

DEAR News Of The Area, THE Nambucca Valley has a long tradition of welcoming visitors in various locations for more than 45 years, having operated out of a caravan, the Entertainment Centre and other venues. It has always been manned by volunteers with local knowledge. A local, Mrs Edna Stride,

DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to congratulate our Mayor Paul Amos and the council on this decision. As a regular public transport passenger l would like to suggest that if your purpose is to improve access for the elderly, the council might like to have a look at