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Coffs Navy sailor honours fallen family member on Anzac Day in France

FOR Able Seaman Brenton Knight, travelling to France for Anzac Day this year is not just a ceremonial duty, but the continuation of a legacy that was almost lost to history. More than a century ago, his great-great uncle, Private Victor Hardaker of the 28th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, left his home on the north […]

Community, Government

Survey opens for Scotts Head Master Plan feedback

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to have their say on the future of Scotts Head by completing the first survey for the Scotts Head Master Plan. The survey is open for feedback for three weeks and closes on 17 May. Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said the community would also have the opportunity to […]

Community

Community and business sector unites at ShoreTrack Open Shed event

ABOUT 100 people gathered at ShoreTrack on Thursday 16 April for the organisation’s Open Shed event, making it one of the largest gatherings held at the skills centre to date. The event brought together local businesses, industry representatives, community members and young people to experience ShoreTrack’s morning circle and learn more about the programs on […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Migration debate or discussion?

DEAR News Of The Area, DO we need a migration debate or do we need a migration discussion? Debate implies conflict and discussion, a learning exercise. Given that more than a third of our population is either born overseas or from parents who were born overseas and in total more than 95 percent of Australians […]

Community

Taskforce launched to accelerate hazard reduction in NSW

A NEW multi-agency taskforce has been launched to accelerate hazard reduction and better protect communities across NSW. Launched by the NSW Government, Taskforce Fire Guard will bring together fire agencies and land managers to strengthen coordination and prioritise high risk areas over the coming months. Operating from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) State Operations […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Australia’s oil situation

DEAR News Of The Area, IN a letter published on 17 April, Lex Stewart opined on Australia’s fuel situation. Some of those statements should not go unquestioned, for example that we now refine only 20 percent of our production. The reasons for that are not explained in Mr Stewart’s letter, but here they are. Australia […]

Local News

AI cameras spotted more than 1000 bushfires over summer

ARTIFICIALLY intelligent cameras detected more than 1100 bushfires in Australia over summer, including some that would have been missed by humans until they posed a greater risk. One fire outbreak caused by lighting strikes, for example, could have damaged a pine forest if cameras had not alerted firefighters. Pano AI revealed the findings on Tuesday […]

Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: Family law, capacity and death

HARRY and Wendy have been married for 10 years. When the relationship deteriorates, Wendy moves out of the jointly owned matrimonial home. There are no children to the relationship. Harry and Wendy continue to reside separately for 10 years, before Harry is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. He appoints his son Peter, from a previous relationship, […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I HAVE been going really well with my eating and exercise plan, but over Easter it went out the window. I’m feeling very guilty and disillusioned. Fiona W. Dear Fiona, This is completely relatable, and I’m sure many of our readers will be feeling post-Easter remorse. In a 24-hour period, I somehow managed […]

Government

Sydney to Grafton XPT service to resume this month

The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history. The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history. THE Sydney to Grafton XPT train service is set to return from 28 April, after a year of coach replacements during fleet upgrades. Sydney to Grafton train services – travelling through the Central Coast, Hunter […]