FRIENDS of Pine Creek and other locals have been saddened by the death of a koala found during logging operations in Pine Creek State Forest. Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) released a statement saying it was notified by its timber harvesting contractor that an unwell and injured koala had been found within an active plantation harvesting […]
Intersection of Grassy Head and Scotts Head roads. Photo: Nambucca Valley Counci.
NAMBUCCA Valley Council will close a section of Grassy Head Road from Monday 17 August for approximately two weeks to complete structural repairs. The works will take place along a 250-metre section at the northern end of the road, extending from near the Scotts Head Road intersection south to 865 Grassy Head Road. Council advises […]
THE Coffs Coast has played host to more than 200 of Australia’s best young surfers, as they took part in the 2026 Rip Curl GromSearch Oz Cup. The young surfers vied for titles at North Diggers Beach and Park Beach, with the surf delivering everything from playful runners to powerful east coast walls that tested […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE in response to the recent Letter to the Editor, Pauline wants a unified, safe and peaceful society (NOTA, 24/7/26). I get it! A certain percentage of people feel aggrieved about the cost-of-living crises and want to kick the incumbent government. Across the world, reactionary movements on the far […]
Wayne Sketchley eagerly awaits his turn on the circuit. Photo: Supplied.
Wayne Sketchley eagerly awaits his turn on the circuit. Photo: Supplied. A varied field of vehicles and driver took part in the Autocross. Photo: Supplied. Stephanie Crawford and Jake Westerman shared a car. They were first-timers at Raleigh but clearly experienced behind the wheel. Stephanie took out second place in the Ladies category. Photo: Supplied. […]
Planning some outdoor activities.
Mini Master Chefs in action. Planning some outdoor activities. Time to decorate the cupcakes. Mutual meeting place for ideas and future plans. Hands-on can and bottle collections continue as a great fundraising effort. Photos: Supplied by ‘Point to the Future’. AS public school returns for term 3 2026 the Stuarts Point Youth Hub, ‘Point to […]
DEAR Jasminda, I AM getting married in a couple of months and both my father and stepfather are in a battle to walk me down the aisle to my husband. Would it be strange to have one on either side of me? How can I resolve this without upsetting either of them? Leanne C. DEAR […]
Chris Taylor, President Port Macquarie U3A; Jennie Wright, Mid North Coast Regional U3A representative; and Laurene Mulcahy, President U3A Network NSW.
Chris Taylor, President Port Macquarie U3A; Jennie Wright, Mid North Coast Regional U3A representative; and Laurene Mulcahy, President U3A Network NSW. Mid north coast U3A representatives at the recent network conference. Nambucca Valley U3A members, from left: Mark Bagster, Anne Gillies, Lesley Atkinson, Anne Norman and Laurene Mulcahy, President U3A Network NSW. Photos: Pauline Cain […]
A NEW national warning system, AusAlert, is being rolled out and a test message will be sent next Monday, 27 July, at 2pm. The AusAlert website spells out what people should expect. “At the time of the test, a single Critical AusAlert test will be sent to every mobile device in Australia,” the site says. […]
I AM continually amazed that so many residents of Australia’s Mid North Coast are yet to visit Broughton Island. I recently returned from a few days, fishing, swimming and wandering around the island, which I believe to be a ‘jewel in the crown’ of this beautiful region. Despite the many times I have visited the […]
