September 6, 2026
Letter to the Editor: Humans to blame, not cats
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Humans to blame, not cats

DEAR News Of The Area, I FIND cats to be fascinating animals, and wonderful companions, with engaging and often eccentric personalities. However, unlike humans, they do have some downsides. I do think though, that the wrath-filled tirades of anger directed at cats for the apparently existential amount of wildlife they kill, should be more properly […]

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Foster carers in high demand on the Mid North Coast Foster carers are in high demand on the Mid North Coast.
Community

Foster carers in high demand on the Mid North Coast

MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to consider becoming foster carers due to a significant demand for children needing the love and support of a safe and stable home. Life Without Barriers’ NSW regional director for NSW Family Base Care North services, Benn Anderson, said many children are unable to live with their families […]

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Coffs Harbour hosts Australian Junior Championships The Mid North Coast Mariners 14s Girls team.
Sport

Coffs Harbour hosts Australian Junior Championships

THE REGION’S best Oztag juniors have combined to take on Australia’s finest in Coffs Harbour. Mid North Coast Mariners teams took on teams from across Australia at this year’s Australian Junior Championships, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park precinct. Mariners teams competed in five girls divisions and four […]

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Reflections responds to Scotts Head Reserve concerns with regeneration action The pristine Forster Beach (South) area of Scotts Head containing Crown land and community reserves being managed by Reflections Holidays.
Community

Reflections responds to Scotts Head Reserve concerns with regeneration action

CONCERNS about the management of Crown land at Scotts Head were brought to the attention of News Of The Area (NOTA) earlier this year, prompting broader community discussion and warranting a closer look at efforts underway to protect and preserve this much-loved stretch of coastline. NOTA reached out to Reflections Holidays, the Crown Land Manager […]

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Heise’s $2m election spend the highest in the country Financial disclosure return information shows that Cowper Independent Caz Heise spent $2 million on her Federal Election campaign. Photo: Caz4Cowper Instagram.
Local News

Heise’s $2m election spend the highest in the country

FIGURES released by the Australian Electoral Commission this week show a candidate’s donations and marketing spend are no guarantee of success. Financial disclosure return information shows that Cowper Independent Caz Heise spent $2 million on her Federal Election campaign – more than any other candidate in the country. Ms Heise received $2.1 million from 55 […]

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Lifeline North Coast’s lead-up to World Op Shop Day
Community

Lifeline North Coast’s lead-up to World Op Shop Day

LIFELINE North Coast has made this week about fun, bargains, and community spirit – leading up to World Op Shop Day on Saturday, 18 October. The charity’s op shops have been featuring special deals all week. “Our amazing op shops are rolling out daily specials and unique deals at each location,” Lifeline North Coast General […]

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Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group welcomes new members Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group provides a safe space for people living with Parkinson's and their carers.
Local News

Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group welcomes new members

NAMBUCCA Valley Parkinson’s Support Group is calling on anyone impacted by the neurodegenerative disease to reach out or consider attending a meeting. That includes people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families or carers. The group provides a welcoming and supportive environment to share experiences, access information, and connect with others in the local community. The […]

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Nambucca Valley Garden Club welcome Rachel Burns as guest speaker Rachel Burns entertained the gardeners with anecdotes from her book.
Community

Nambucca Valley Garden Club welcome Rachel Burns as guest speaker

Rachel Burns entertained the gardeners with anecdotes from her book. Reuben Wallis prepares to attack his birthday cake, supported by Rachael White. THE monthly meeting of the Nambucca Valley Garden Club (NVGC), held on Saturday, 11 October at the Macksville Salvation Army Hall, welcomed guest speaker Rachel Burns, author of the recently released “Nambucca Stories” […]

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More citizen science volunteers needed for Macro Muster Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster.
Event

More citizen science volunteers needed for Macro Muster

  Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster.   Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers.   Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers.   Macro Muster is a free […]

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