THE best of the best junior surf lifesavers from the Mid North Coast hit the sand and surf on Sunday, 9 February for the highly anticipated 2025 Newcastle Permanent Branch Championships. This annual event brought together the region’s most talented young lifesavers, with competitors showcasing their skills across a series of
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16 Cove Boulevard, North Arm Cove is on the market with CENTURY 21 Coastal Properties
4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms/3 garage WITH spellbinding 180-degree panoramic views across the sparkling waters of Port Stephens, this property offers an unparalleled waterfront experience. The Cottage The cottage has three bedrooms plus a study that can easily serve as a fourth bedroom. It provides a cozy and comfortable living space that is perfect
Myall Coast herbalist discusses her passion for plants
HERBALIST Debbie Mutton was the first guest speaker of the year at the Pindimar-Bundabah Community Association Hall on Saturday 16 February. “My recently passed Mum was a real earth-woman and a wonderful home-maker, so thanks to her I have a love of gardening, flowers and the power of natural ingredients,”
422A&B/61 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
422A&B/61 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Price: $529,000 CALLING all investors and holidaymakers! Don’t miss this rare chance to secure a dual-key gem in the heart of Nelson Bay. Located on the right most side of the fourth floor, this modernised property offers the ultimate in holiday living
Terrace Central shopping centre to hit the market
PANTHERA Group is preparing to sell Terrace Central, with an expressions of interest campaign now open. CBRE’s James Douglas and James Sherley, and Savills’ Steven Lerche, have been appointed to manage the sale of the Raymond Terrace shopping centre. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Independents join forces at Coffs Harbour’s ‘Politics in the Pub’
AN ENGAGED crowd of nearly 300 packed the Coast Hotel at Coffs Harbour last Friday night for “Politics in the Pub” featuring the first Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock, and two-time Federal candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise. Despite the sweltering conditions and standing-room-only crowd, the audience remained enthusiastic, directing
‘Poppy John’ celebrates his 86th birthday cycling with friends
AN 86-year-old cyclist has celebrated his birthday aboard his bike, in a pedalling party of friends. Dressed in high-viz lycra, the Dorrigo, Urunga, Bellingen Bicycle User Group’s (DUBBUG) very own “Poppy John” enjoyed a birthday ride that included a stop off for morning tea where his wife Pam joined in.
Letter to the Editor: ‘The Great Koala Myth’
Webinars to explain Coffs Harbour Bypass progress
PROGRESS on the Coffs Harbour bypass will be explained in a series of webinars next month. Webinars will provide an update on construction progress of bridges, tunnels and earthworks, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each presentation. Advertise with News of The Area today.