The ferry Yacaaba, skippered by George Lambourne. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. The Simplex, owned and worked by the ...

THE Coalition’s Australia-First Migration Plan would reduce pressure on housing and essential services while protecting the ...

MIDCOAST and other NSW local councils have made progress in their fight to ensure their communities are not left financially ...

STINKER: Of boats and tragedies: Shining a light on our seafaring early settlers Penfold welcomes Coalition’s Australia-First Migration Plan Printed Edition 15 OCTOBER 2026 STINKER: The Hickey kids ...

PICKLEBALL hot-shot Emily Wilson has achieved success at the highest level. She was one of 20 players from the Port Stephens ...

DEAR News Of The Area, THE article, ‘Urgent action needed on Myall’s shoals’ (Myall NOTA, 8 October), sees the proponents of ...

Amara and Layla enjoy the Book Week celebrations. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. This year’s Book Week theme was ‘Symphony of Stories’. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Local author Sally-Anne Marshall joins in the ...

RABBITS, guinea pigs, rats and mice who were formerly used in research are now up for adoption and looking for their forever homes as pets and competitions. The Liberty Adoption Centre, at Wyong, on ...

HUGE crowds turned to the two-day Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) Art Show in Hawks Nest. Saturday’s grey skies sent ...

THIS question is one we all face every three years and, of course, it relates to the next Federal election. Do we elect the ...

Members of the Myall River Action Group with representatives from Council and the Department of Transport. Photo: Supplied.

A young Max Catsicas on North Beach. Note the roofs of the shacks in the background. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. Jack ...