DEAR News Of The Area, ON Thursday 15 September in Opinions and Letters, Eugene Lumbers spoke of misinformation. No Offshore Turbines Port Stephens (NOTPS) is waiting for someone to please come forward and make it clear exactly what misinformation is allegedly being spread. Port Stephens MP, Kate Washington, recently spoke in the

DEAR News Of The Area, GOOD on you Ann Leonard (Coffs Coast News Of The Area, 20 September) for pointing out some glaring reasons why our once booming city is now looking quite scruffy. One can only hope that those in power will listen to what the residents want with regard

DEAR News Of The Area, THIS letter is in response to Council’s proposed bridgework at Old Coast Road, Korora. Once the bridge is demolished, hundreds of cars and trucks each day will be forced to use a detour along a narrow, winding road that is incredibly dangerous. The government, both

NAMBUCCA Valley News Of The Area (NOTA) is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team. “If you have a background in writing and a passion for your local community, I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor. “As the paper

DEAR News Of The Area, THE final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down. The Defence Minister Richard Marles stated back in March that history would be the judge of the government’s response to its findings. Within days of its release, highlighting

DEAR News Of The Area, IN a time when many feel disillusioned with politics, it is crucial to remember the profound importance of our electoral process. Elections shape our communities and influence every facet of our daily lives, from local services to broader governance. Even if one harbours a degree of

WAY back on 18 May 2023 (fifteen months ago) I wrote a piece on local government expressing the view that it was not “fit for purpose”. When the date for candidates to be enrolled passed for this month’s election, the excitement started. We all know the incompetence of one major political

DEAR News Of The Area, WHY is the new library at the Council’s Yarrila building charging $1 for a printed colour copy? Librarians are sending the public to places to print where they are charging under half that price. I thought part of the $82,000,000 was for the ongoing running

DEAR News Of The Area, ON 25 June 2024 Port Stephens Council adopted their Coastal Management Plan which identified concerns about the impact of beach erosion on Shoal Bay Road. They mentioned that irrespective of the present day risk given that Shoal Bay road provides the only access to parts of Shoal

DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to commend the factual information that Mr Higgs has written into NOTA regarding nuclear power during this year. His information is relevant and much more than that telegraphed by newspapers and commercial TV stations. If possible some past and present copies of NOTA could