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 […]
Eve with a few of her favourite things - eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham.
Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckles, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. News Of The Area media group owner Michael Wright. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor […]
THE final Blueys Beach Village concept design aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety while enhancing the area’s visual amenity and preserving the area’s relaxed, coastal atmosphere. The chosen design was adopted by MidCoast Council following community consultation. Two concept designs were placed on public exhibition for community feedback. During the consultation period, Council staff […]
A typical stingless beehive box. Photo: Elaine Bean.
The unique and beautiful structure of a native stingless beehive. Photo: Elaine Bean. A typical stingless beehive box. Photo: Elaine Bean. The Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden log colony had been placed in a tree fork prior to being stolen. Photo: Elaine Bean. ANOTHER native beehive has been stolen from the Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden, making […]
Park Beach shared path signage. Photo: Kate Pye. Jetty Beach shared path signage. Photo: Kate Pye. Jetty Beach signage. Photo: Kate Pye. E-BIKES have raced ahead of the rules meant to govern them, and NSW is only now catching up. With an estimated 760,000 e-bikes now in use across the state, lawmakers are scrambling to […]
GLENREAGH local, Billy York, has received State honours in recognition of his resilience, personal growth, and determination to return to study and succeed. Mr York was celebrated at the 2026 Gili Awards, which were held during Reconciliation Week at TAFE NSW in Ultimo, Sydney. The awards recognised 14 outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, […]
Woopi Seniors Centre receives Harbour at Home funding.
WOOLGOOLGA Seniors Centre is the inaugural recipient of the Harbour At Home’s Community Grants Program, receiving $2670 to help the volunteer-run organisation purchase video and audio equipment, share member stories and promote the Centre. After being at risk of closing in July 2025 due to a lack of board members, the Centre has been brought […]
Women heading off on the walk. Photo: Leeboo Photography.
Women heading off on the walk. Photo: Leeboo Photography. The walk marked the 40th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre. Photo: Leeboo Photography. Participants enjoying the early start at Coffs Jetty Foreshore. Photo: Leeboo Photography. WOMEN have turned out in droves to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centr […]
The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW.
The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW. Kangaroos were involved in the highest number of fatal crashes involving animals. Photo: TfNSW. MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual “Animals on Country Roads” safety campaign. Between 2016 and 2025, […]
Landslip at Gordonville Crossing on Waterfall Way.
A CAMPAIGN is under way calling for recognition of Waterfall Way’s critical importance to people, businesses and emergency service providers across the Mid North Coast. Bellingen Shire Council has lodged its submission on the Draft North Coast Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan 2026, calling for stronger recognition of the Shire’s transport resilience priorities. It is […]
