DEAR News Of The Area, THE USA election leaves me with mixed feelings. I supported Kamala Harris because she seemed the more rational and predictable in the face of Donald Trump’s intuitive emotionalism. But, at the same time, I strongly support what Trump has said about a whole lot of issues that

DEAR News Of The Area, I SUPPORT the recent outrage by our residents at the Council backflip on the Jetty Foreshore development. However, I am a little perplexed by the seeming surprise at this decision. Nikki Williams, the newly elected mayor, had made her position on the foreshore development known (NOTA 10 May

DEAR News Of The Area, ON 3 and 4 November two more koalas were found dead on the side of the road on the M1 struck by cars near Repton in the Pine Creek area. This is in addition to other koala deaths further up the highway at Bonville in

WITH a new MidCoast Council recently elected, and the majority of those elected being new councillors, now is the optimum time to advise of the direction we would like council decision making to take. Community organisations can compile a list of projects for future consideration at the start of the

TELLING the incredible stories of regional communities is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. NOTA is currently seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team on the Myall Coast. Are you a freelance reporter, current or ex-journalist, or simply a passionate and quality

LAST Friday, I attended the 2024 Developers Forum held at Pacific Dunes, Medowie. Hosted by Port Stephens Council, the forum brought together over 60 representatives from the planning and development sector to discuss housing solutions for Port Stephens. We’re facing a big challenge as our population is expected to grow by

DEAR News Of The Area, BEFORE we become too starry eyed about nuclear energy, a bit of information for the proponents of nuclear power for Australia, including a recent regular correspondent. Let's look at what is happening in Finland, the United States, the United Kingdom and France and, of course, Ontario, which

DEAR News Of The Area, AT the very recent 127th Dungog Show, a large portion of the viewing area was cordoned off because a branch of a very old tree adjacent to said viewing area had come crashing down the day before the show. These random limbs that fall for no apparent

DEAR News Of The Area, COULD not agree more with the petition being organised by Sheri Guthrie (NOTA 1/11/24). For far too long we have been the subject of a virtual monopoly with regard to airline services between Coffs Harbour and Sydney, the fares are nothing short of outrageous. Two weeks ago

THE fast-moving issue of energy supply is powering along at speed in Australia. Our leaders, who should be dealing with the issue, are ducking for cover in the hope that it is someone else’s fault when the rubber hits the road. Every planning authority interested in the production of electricity seems