September 7, 2026
Group 2 teams to play off for premierships The Sawtell Panthers and Nambucca Roosters play off for the first-grade premiership this weekend.
Sport

Group 2 teams to play off for premierships

THE SAWTELL Panthers and Nambucca Roosters are set to play for the ultimate prize during Group 2 Rugby League’s grand final day, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers enter their first grand final since 2011, which is also the last time they won the first-grade premiership. Sawtell will try to […]

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Letter to the Editor: My view on the GKNP and koala protection
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: My view on the GKNP and koala protection

DEAR News Of The Area, THIS Labor government’s environmental policy doesn’t look like it’s being run by those in Macquarie Street, but maybe by rooftop protestors who contribute little to society and inner-city hypocrites who choose mining by consumption of the very products they campaign against. These high-end activists are screaming “koala crisis”, all the […]

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Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker Member for Oxley Michael Kemp discusses flood recovery with Premier Chris Minns and NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders in May. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
Local News

Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

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Fernmount athlete wins gold at Surf Life Saving championships Peter Allison [centre] flanked by Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club team mates James Callaghan and Joe Alaimo at the National Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide.
Sport

Fernmount athlete wins gold at Surf Life Saving championships

PETER Allison has returned home with a swag of medals from the Surf Life Saving Australian Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide. The Fernmount resident won five gold medals, and broke two Australian records and one world record in an outstanding meet. The 78-year-old proved once again to be one of the best of his age […]

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A dream realised as Bowra Sports Hub officially opens Michael Kemp MP (third from right) with representatives of the Bowra Sports Hub at the official opening on Saturday.
Sport

A dream realised as Bowra Sports Hub officially opens

BOWRAVILLE’S long-awaited Sports Hub was officially opened on Saturday, 23 August, marking a major milestone in the community’s sporting history. Acknowledged on the day was the Hub’s Governance Group, comprising Mary Dal Santo, Craig Doolan, Paul Le Cerf, Perry McNally and David Taylor, which played a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious project to life […]

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Legal hypothetical: tragic end to family holiday
Hypothetical

Legal hypothetical: tragic end to family holiday

STEVE and his extended family go on a holiday to North Queensland. Following a heated debate regarding the sleeping arrangements and the activities itinerary, he takes a walk along the beach at dusk in an area known to be populated by crocodiles. He never returns. Steve owned real estate jointly with his wife, Linda. He […]

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On the couch with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

Dear Jasminda, “On the weekend, my partner and I went to a Murder Mystery Lunch. We have since decided that we would actually prefer to remain in character. Is it okay to do this indefinitely? Cardinal Matteo Rossi. Dear Cardinal, I’m assuming that is your Murder Mystery name and not your current moniker and occupation. […]

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Top Tip: How to get media attention and land your story in the paper NOTA reporter Sis Higgins, who also runs a marketing agency, gives her top tips for submitting press releases.
Opinion

Top Tip: How to get media attention and land your story in the paper

AS someone who wears two hats – newspaper reporter and marketing agency owner – I see first-hand the difference between stories that get picked up quickly and those that stall in the inbox. The good news? Most community organisations already have great stories to tell. The challenge is in how that information is shared with […]

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Council greenlights Urunga CBD reference group Urunga’s new Community Reference Group will help guide the design of the CBD redevelopment.
Local News

Council greenlights Urunga CBD reference group

BELLINGEN Shire Council has voted to endorse the formation of the Urunga CBD Community Reference Group (CRG). The CRG will play an important role in the design phase of the $6.5 million Urunga CBD Redevelopment. It will ensure community voices are heard and reflected as the project moves from the vision outlined on the Urunga […]

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Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire Image: supplied.
Community

Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire

THE next time you see the sunrise, take a moment. That big ball of nuclear fire lighting up your morning sky is not just sitting there politely waiting for you to make coffee. It’s racing around the Milky Way at an eye-watering 828,000 km/h, dragging Earth and the rest of the solar system along for […]

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