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Sport

Newcastle Knights to face Sydney Roosters in NRL 2026 grand final

NEWCASTLE are through to their first grand final in 25 years, holding on to beat Penrith 22-14 with 12 men after Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary suffered an ankle fracture in a hip-drop tackle. In an afternoon of high drama at Accor Stadium, Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland was sent off for the tackle that left Cleary […]

Letter to the Editor

Kangaroo grass rebounds on Nambucca Head’s Lions Lookout Headland

DEAR News Of The Area, THIS photo shows the Kangaroo Grass (Themeda) looking good on the Lions Lookout Headland above Nambucca Surf Club. The recent bushfire on the headland burnt the tall, rubbishy, weedy grasses, giving the native kangaroo grass a competitive advantage. Note the bare patches of soil between the clumps. It is an […]

Sport Results

Macksville Country Club Golf

THE Latham family sponsored final round of the men’s Club championships was played on Saturday with a new name for the honour board. After 54 holes Glen Baker sacrificed his lead to take his four talented children to a state run two day golf tournament at Maclean and Yamba. This resulted in the A grade […]

The Write Direction

WRITE DIRECTION: A super situation

NEW battle lines are being drawn for the next Federal Election, which is due by 20 May, 2028. Many of us might be thinking that 20 months is too early to offer policies for scrutiny, but the Government seems to be desperate to change direction away from its present economic malaise. Surprisingly they have chosen […]

Opinion

STARGAZING: Robots first to colonise the moon

ELON Musk has built a career on chasing ideas many people once thought impossible. Now the SpaceX founder has revealed perhaps his boldest dream yet: creating permanent human settlements on the Moon and, eventually, Mars. The first steps could begin before the end of 2026. But instead of astronauts leading the way, Musk wants fleets […]

Jasminda's Advice

ON THE COUCH WITH JASMINDA: The dog dishwasher

DEAR Jasminda, MY friend lets her dog ‘prewash’ the dinner plates and dessert bowls by licking up any leftovers before she puts them in the dishwasher. As much as I love going there for dinner, I am disgusted by this unhygienic act. How do I sensitively raise this issue? Isla F. DEAR Isla, PEOPLE with […]

Hypothetical

HYPOTHETICAL: When a promise bears fruit

CLIVE began working at Rosegum Vineyard as a young man. Owned by Reginald and Dorothy, Rosegum became the centre of his working life. He tended the vines, repaired fences and worked each harvest for modest wages and accommodation. Over time, Clive came to know Rosegum intimately. He knew which vines struggled through dry summers, which […]

Dorin's Drawin'

Working VISA

Event

Urunga SLSC celebrates 80 years

Scenes from Urunga Surf Life Saving Club’s 80th birthday celebration at Anchors Wharf in Urunga. URUNGA Surf Life Saving Club has celebrated a very special milestone, marking 80 years of surf lifesaving and service to the local community. Past and present members, Life Members, families, friends and supporters came together at Anchors Wharf in Urunga […]

Event

The tiny house revolution comes to Coffs Harbour

A couple inspecting an award-winning home by company Tiny Noosa. Photo: Jessica Miller. Visitors exploring the display homes. Photo: Jessica Miller. Speaker Jesse Anyan with Expo organiser Phae Barrett. Photo: Jessica Miller. The inimitable Kim Connelly, urging the audience to “Just do it”. Photo: Jessica Miller. A stylish studio space on display at the Expo. […]