A DRAFT NSW Hemp Industry Development Plan is now open for public comment. The draft plan from the NSW Government proposes an industry vision to establish hemp as a mainstream crop and sustainable source of products in NSW. “Supporting the vision, four development objectives provide strategic direction for actions to capitalise on the key opportunities […]
BANK of Sydney has opened applications for its $20,000 Grant for Good community grant program. Organisations and initiatives that promote social inclusion activities, health and wellbeing, sports and other fields that benefit local communities are encouraged to apply. Since 2021, Bank of Sydney’s annual Grant for Good has distributed $90,000 to local organisations supporting Australian […]
THE Gloucester District Historical Society has again partnered with 104.1FM Bucketts Radio to broadcast a series of stories about the region’s rich history. Inspired by her late husband Gerald McCalden, Historical Society member Patricia McCalden has written and co-written some fascinating short stories about Gloucester and its people. The community radio station will broadcast these […]
POLICE are urging motorists to take extra care these school holidays following an increase in fatalities on the state’s roads. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said the number of lives lost on NSW roads this year has already reached an alarming level, with 39 crashes resulting in 41 people killed in March, the highest […]
Open cut mine rehabilitation with Bayswater power station in the background.
MEMBER for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell has called out a “lack of urgency” to address post-mining land use in the electorate following the release of a NSW Parliament report. A NSW parliamentary inquiry was established on 14 May 2024 to inquire into and report on “beneficial and productive post-mining land use”, with the final report […]
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for commitments from all sides of politics to bridge the digital divide for rural and regional Australians in this election. NFF President David Jochinke said that while significant investment has been made in recent years, rural and regional connectivity is still a major problem. “Whether it’s calling for […]
The late Mamie Bright with her illustrated book, ‘Pip The Forgetful Fairy’. Photo: Supplied.
A LOCALLY written book called “Pip, The Forgetful Fairy”, is making its mark as it raises funds for Dementia Australia. The story was drafted by the late Mamie Bright in 1979. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone – (02) 4981 8882. Email – media@newsofthearea.com.au It was […]
2BOB RADIO will conduct a Meet the Lyne Candidates evening at the Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree at 7pm on Tuesday, 22 April, as part of the community radio station’s coverage of the upcoming federal election. 2BOB will invite all nominated candidates for the seat of Lyne to participate in the evening, providing them an opportunity […]
Legal Cannabis Party candidate Keys Manley.
FORMER state election candidate Keys Manley will contest the 2025 federal election for the Legalise Cannabis Party in the seat of Lyne. Mr Manley, who took about nine percent of the Myall Lakes vote in the 2023 NSW election, told NOTA he is a “passionate advocate for cannabis legalisation”. Advertise with News of The Area […]
A recent presentation night for the Education Support Fund.
A TOTAL of $38,500 has been allocated to eight business houses to support ten apprenticeships, five TAFE students and and eight tertiary students in 2025, through Stratford Coal’s Education Support Fund. Since the commencement of mining in 1996, Stratford Coal has contributed almost $1,000,000 to local education and training initiatives. Advertise with News of The […]
