June 24, 2026
Teams restore essential mangroves in Boambee Creek The restoration team at Boambee Creek estuary.
Fishing

Teams restore essential mangroves in Boambee Creek

The restoration team at Boambee Creek estuary. Gumbaynggirr Ranger Greg Purcell with mangrove seeds attached to bamboo stakes. Dead mangroves at Boambee Creek. Zoe White of OzFish with mangrove seeds secured to bamboo stakes. A COLLABORATION between Southern Cross University, Gumbaynggirr Rangers and OzFish Unlimited, is working to restore a mangrove forest in Boambee Creek. […]

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North Coast’s TFP girls shine in Newcastle with double title triumph North Coast Football TFP Under 16s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final on penalties. Photo: NNSWF.
Sport

North Coast’s TFP girls shine in Newcastle with double title triumph

North Coast Football TFP Under 16s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final on penalties. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 15s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final 3-0. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 13s finished runners-up at the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships. Photo: supplied. NORTH […]

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MNC Cross Country Donovan Duncan, Harrison Jordan, Lacey Van Hoeck, Harper Nightingale, Skyla Petersen, Hugh Morgan, Angus Morgan, Poppy Barclay, Nate Cahill absent Austin Hundle.
Sport Results

MNC Cross Country

13 JULY 2025 at Woolgoolga Sportsground RESULTS: 2km (Male) – Dylan Hannaford 9:34, 1; Donovan Duncan 9:35, 2; Harrison Jordan 10:20, 3; Taylor Lay 10:31, 4; Max Herbert 10:33, 5; Lachlan Herbert 10:34, 6; Lennox Bennington 10:50, 7; Alexander Jacquin 10:55, 8; Ziggy Walker 11:07, 9; Leon Petrohelos 11:30, 10; Matthew McAleer 12:00, 11; Hudson […]

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Woolgoolga United Football Club to hold charity weekend for Lifeline North Coast Woolgoolga United Football Club Men’s Premier League players, Adam Watkin, Joel Finlayson, Nick Mallet and Club Captain James Palmer.
Event

Woolgoolga United Football Club to hold charity weekend for Lifeline North Coast

WOOLGOOLGA United Football Club is hosting a weekend of sport, community, and connection with the “Every Goal Counts, Every Life Matters” charity weekend for Lifeline North Coast. Held across Friday and Saturday 15-16 August, the event brings together eight regional teams in a united effort to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention and postvention […]

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Letter to the Editor: Communication lost
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Communication lost

DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing about the great wall. No, not of China, but about our proposed $650 million film studio that is having the sound wall problem on the highway at Pacific Bay Resort because of the new bypass opening in 18 months time. Anyone can see we have the perfect […]

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Petition calls for return of Discovery train passes
Local News

Petition calls for return of Discovery train passes

LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network. The longer term passes have recently been paused by the state […]

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Streets paved with gold in alleged roadworks corruption
Police

Streets paved with gold in alleged roadworks corruption

CASH, cryptocurrency and even gold nuggets are among the alleged spoils of a long-running scheme to rig and inflate contracts for roadworks. A former department officer is believed to be in hiding, after a failed attempt to leave Australia on a US passport. The alleged rigging and inflation of contracts by Transport for NSW procurement […]

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Southern Cross University strengthens partnership with Marlins SCU Marlins players.
Sport

Southern Cross University strengthens partnership with Marlins

SOUTHERN Cross University has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the SCU Marlins, with plans to boost student involvement, research collaboration and community engagement. President of the SCU Marlins, Michael Edwards, said he was excited to see the sponsorship taken to the next level. “This club plays an important role in our community, as does the […]

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