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North Coast farmers urged to adopt bioreactors as trials show reduction in nitrate runoff

HORTICULTURAL producers on the North Coast are urged to strengthen nutrient management practices, as new research shows woodchip bioreactors reduce fertiliser pollution. Field trials led by Southern Cross University (SCU) in partnership with North Coast Local Land Services and City of Coffs Harbour, show the latest bioreactor designs can cut nitrate runoff into waterways by […]

Community

Pelican rescue highlights urgent need for more WIRES volunteers

THE MID North Coast is relying more than ever on everyday locals willing to step up and help injured, sick and orphaned native animals. The importance of local wildlife rescuers was highlighted recently when WIRES volunteers responded to a distressed pelican on the Nambucca River. Members of the public walking along the river noticed the […]

Sport

Wins to Comets, Panthers and Seahorses in Group 2 contests

The Nambucca Roosters women won their grand final rematch against the Woolgoolga Seahorses. Photo: Mick Birtles. The Woolgoolga Seahorses defeated the Nambucca Roosters Men at Coronation Park. Photo: Mick Birtles. IT WAS a win for the Nambucca Roosters women in Round 5 of Group 2 rugby league while the men went down to the Woolgoolga […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Today’s young people want everything now

DEAR News Of The Area, TODAY’S young people forget that their parents’ home cost a lot less, but then so were their wages. You saved for the things you needed, let alone wanted, since credit cards didn’t exist. You ate less, ran around more and read books because that was your entertainment, and fat people […]

Sport

Group 2 season resumes this weekend

AFTER having the first bye round of the season, the Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend with Round 5 matches. Coffs Coast teams the Coffs Harbour Comets, Sawtell Panthers, and Woolgoolga Seahorses all hit the road this weekend. Early season ladder leaders the Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the Macksville Sea Eagles […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 22 MAY 2026

Letter to the Editor

Letter from the Editor: Fond farewell

By Doug CONNOR, Group Editor AFTER just shy of six years manning the News Of The Area news desk, I have made the difficult decision to leave my role as Group Editor. Before I officially depart next Friday (29 May), I wanted to take the opportunity to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who has […]

Government

Fuel transparency differing between regions

THE NSW Government’s ongoing FuelCheck inspection program has revealed which regions across the state have the best and worst compliance rates for price transparency. While approximately half of all inspections have taken place outside of Sydney, around 70 percent of all fines have been issued in regional NSW. The Central Coast comes out on top […]

Local News

Cowper MP’s response to Federal Budget

NATIONALS Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan reckons the Labor Government’s Federal Budget fails “the pub test”. In his response to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ far-reaching measures, delivered on 12 May, Mr Conaghan said benefits would not be realised for several years. “The signature cost-of-living piece in Jim’s budget announcement is an ongoing $250 tax offset for […]

Nambucca Valley Council Tourism Coordinator Nicole Bodle. Photo: supplied.

Community

Tourism push raises Nambucca Valley’s online profile

THE Nambucca Valley’s online tourism profile is set to receive a significant boost after around 10 local businesses volunteered to participate in a professional photography shoot and workshop organised by Council. The initiative forms part of Nambucca Valley Council’s ongoing work to strengthen the local government area’s presence on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW), […]