Bowraville Tigers prepare to dig deep in Hastings District Rugby League final series
THE resurgence of the Bowraville Tigers continues, with the senior men preparing for a major push during the approaching Hastings District Rugby League 2026 final series. The Tigers enter the finals in a solid fourth place on the competition ladder out of a field of 11 teams. They recorded a season tally of 9 wins, […]
LETTER: Public deserves transparency on Ferry Street decision
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST week, Bellingen Shire Council voted to dispose of Lot 1 Ferry Street for $1. I want to be clear: this letter is not about supporting or opposing the project. It is about the integrity of the decision-making process. During the meeting, Councillor questions – together with the information provided […]
Coffs Harbour kicks off the next stage of the local ‘Voices’ movement. Photo: V4MNC.
Voices spread longer and wider
VOICES 4 Mid North Coast (V4MNC) recently launched a new phase of grassroots action, involving 70 people across two events in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. The group has grown out of ‘Voices 4 Cowper’ to become an ongoing, community-led movement for the region, from Wauchope to Woolgoogla and beyond. It describes itself as an […]
Shiva Rodhamperkins, Jayden James and Sandon Vowels. Photo: Supplied by Woolgoolga High Sports Academy.
Sandon hits the surf again
FOLLOWING the surfing career of young Yarrahapinni local Sandon Vowels gets more exciting as he heads into the warmer months’ competition cycles. Sandon reported his latest winning results to Nambucca Valley News Of The Area. “The competition was part of the Coffs Coast Classic and I participated with 50 others,” he said. “There were nine […]
Macksville Country Club Golf
WORTHY of early mention is the achievements of Chloe Baker. The trophy she is holding is her award for winning the ladies open Championships at South West Rocks Golf Club, a terrific achievement for an 11 year old . Chloe is a member of both SouthWest Rocks and Macksville Golf Clubs , plays off a […]
LETTER: Democracy must begin within political parties
DEAR News Of The Area, AS someone born in Burma (now Myanmar) I understand the value of democracy in a way that many people fortunate enough to grow up in a democratic country may never experience. I spent 15 years of my life involved in the struggle for democracy and basic human rights under a […]
LETTER: What we notice is a reflection of who we are
DEAR News Of The Area, TO all who find meaning in small things, the ones who pause for a trembling leaf, who feel the hush inside a sunbeam, who notice the quiet kindnesses that slip past the rest of the world. I’ve come to understand something about you, about us. Those who see beauty in […]
Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan sits with members of the crossbench as he crosses the floor during a division on the Gambling Reform Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch, AAP Image.
Pat Conaghan crosses the floor on gambling
COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watered-down legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary […]
Participants at the youth forum. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament.
Young leaders have their say at NSW Parliament roadshow
Participants at the youth forum. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Winner of the public speaking competition, Sienna McGinty. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament. Students from across the Mid North Coast had the chance to engage directly with state politicians and government officials at the third annual NSW Parliament Regional Roadshow held recently in Macksville. The […]
