NEWS Of The Area has been serving and 'championing' the local community for over 40 years; Proudly delivering readers current news, happenings, information and results. Originally set up by the local community, the newspaper has gone through many formats and publishers. Eventually 'Rural Press' successfully managed the paper and later 'Fairfax', who
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Zoning in on our towns and villages
MidCoast Council’s land-use planners will host drop-in sessions in key locations during February and March, to check in with communities on a series of land use zoning changes being proposed in the region’s urban centres. The drop-in consultation is designed to help locals understand what zones currently apply to their properties,
Calling for feedback
Residents are being asked to share their views on MidCoast Council’s performance, with a community satisfaction survey soon to commence across the region. The telephone survey, to be undertaken by independent researchers Micromex, has been designed to provide important insight into the local community’s priorities and satisfaction levels when it comes
New exercise program for MidCoast’s over 50s
COTA NSW (Council on the Ageing NSW) and MidCoast Assist have partnered to launch an innovative new exercise program, Strength for Life, designed specifically for people over 50. Strength for Life is an affordable strength and balance program that aims to improve strength, balance, coordination and endurance through regular resistance training.
Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club Weekly commentary by the Jaffa
Myall Coast Vets weekly results by Tony Smith
Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club Surfies help Firies
Back to school at Tea Gardens
Hawks Nest Bridge Club commentary by Sally Hunter
Hawks Nest Bridge Club Bridge is a challenging game and it was wonderful to see two relative beginners, Graham and Jane Uff, becoming our handicap winners on Monday 13 January. Congratulations to them both! Handicaps are calculated after every bridge game and the pair that have improved the most are named