ANOTHER difference that I found interesting while in Canada was their treatment of the drinking age restriction of 18 years, while it remains at 21 in the USA just over the border. Canada has a very liberal policy of allowing the purchase and use of marijuana, but I’m not aware of that being age restricted, […]
LOCAL agitation for a fire brigade began around 1906 by Mr H Kiddle and by May 1910 a public meeting was held at the School of Arts to form a Fire Brigade committee. To form a brigade the Shire Council had to lodge a government application to establish a Fire Protection area. This enabled them […]
IMAGINE a place where nothing can escape – not even light. It sounds like science fiction, but these strange objects really do exist. They are called black holes, and they are among the most mysterious things in the universe. We can’t see a black hole because it gives off no light. Instead, we find them […]
DEAR Jasminda, My parents recently indicated they would like their ashes scattered at a beach. I want to be composted. Could I keep some of their ashes to go in with my remains? Patricia L. DEAR Patricia, Though this is a rather macabre subject, it is important that your parents’ wishes are adhered to. Since […]
SAM has diligently contributed to his superannuation fund over the years and it is now his biggest asset. Sam executes a non-lapsing binding death benefit nomination, directing who shall receive his superannuation upon his death. He nominates his wife, Wendy, as the recipient of 80 per cent of his “death benefit”, which includes a life […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS letter in response to Peter Williams (‘Looking for a Party that will put people first’, Coffs Coast NOTA, 7/8/26). Peter, thank you for your response. I am well aware that I won’t have much influence on your thinking, but there are issues with your assertions that need to be […]
AS a clinician for more than 50 years I viewed the world through the life experiences of people from all walks of life – from poor to those rich in various cultural settings. Fear has always dominated, as it does now, with life challenges aggravated by those in power who generally are motivated by greed. […]
ACCORDING to forecasts, we are heading towards a hot summer with intense bushfires a strong possibility. The damage caused by wildfires in Europe have been constantly in the news. This global problem has been exacerbated by the Australian government. Anthony Albanese’s government is culpable when it comes to environmental protection and efforts to mitigate against […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE to respond to Peter Dingle’s letter of 7 August (‘History will frown on Urunga affordable housing experiment’, Page 18,Coffs Coast NOTA) in regard to the affordable housing project at Lot 1 Ferry Street, Urunga. I live in Urunga, am a member of the Urunga Wetlands Landcare Group, and […]
