Marine Rescue volunteers will continue to be in high demand throughout summer. Photo: NSW Police Rescue.
NAMBUCCA and Lord Howe Island were among the 14 out of 46 Marine Rescue units in NSW to experience record demand in 2025. They joined seven other Mid North Coast units – Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, Trial Bay, Port Macquarie, Camden Haven, Crowdy Harrington and Forster Tuncurry – in performing 345 search and rescue missions, including […]
Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain presents the award-winning Katherine Outback Experience in Macksville.
Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain presents the award-winning Katherine Outback Experience in Macksville. MACKSVILLE Showground filled with almost 700 people on Friday 9 January, marking the largest crowd so far to attend Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain’s award-winning Katherine Outback Experience national tour. From the moment the first horse galloped into the ring, the Mid […]
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has revealed that the Big Bash League (BBL) thriller at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, was almost called off before the first ball was bowled. Two days out from Christmas, a water main burst directly under the wicket designated for the Sydney Sixers-Brisbane Heat clash on 5 January. It was then […]
NBRA has developed its own concept plan for the current pool site. Photo: NBRA.
THE Northern Beaches Residents Association (NBRA) is one of several local organisations urging residents to “have their say” about the City of Coffs Harbour Draft Aquatic Facilities Strategy (DAFS). NBRA quotes the DAFS as stating that the Woolgoolga pool be developed “as a district-level facility at the current site and actively explore integrated co-location opportunities […]
MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit […]
FCNSW was fined $15,000 for damaging Greater Glider habitat. Photo: Mark Graham.
FORESTRY Corporation NSW (FCNSW) has been fined as a result of one of its many interactions with local conservationist, Mark Graham. For breaches of Section 60N(1) of the Local Land Services Act 2013 (unauthorised clearing of native vegetation in regulated rural areas) and Section 2.4(1)(a) of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (damage to the habitat […]
Award winner and CEO of Acspert Guy Hammond.
CEO of Acspert and Emerald Beach accountant Guy Hammond has been recognised in the APAC Insider Awards as “Best SME Accounting Software Specialist 2026” in New South Wales. Acspert was selected following a detailed evaluation process conducted by APAC Insider Awards in-house research and judging team. Mr Hammond told News Of The Area that the […]
MAUREEN Darby was named Sawtellian of the Year 2026, presented by Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, at the village Fun Day on Thursday 1 January. Maureen was nominated by an anonymous community member for leading the Uniting Church of Sawtell’s Uniting U with Friendship, Inspiration and Training program […]
Debris left behind in Orara East State Forest (Photo: reader supplied)
Debris left behind in Orara East State Forest (Photo: reader supplied) An Orara East State Forest track A NEWS Of The Area reader has raised concerns that Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) contractors have left Orara East State Forest in a “dangerous mess”. The Forest floor debris has the potential to be a major bushfire contributor […]
WILDLIFE rescue calls across the Mid North Coast have surged in recent years, with more animals becoming injured, orphaned, or displaced due to habitat loss, severe weather, and human impact. But while the number of animals needing help continues to rise, the number of trained volunteers has not. WIRES Mid North Coast is now urgently […]
