NOSTALGIA reigns this week with the release of Karate Kid: Legends. Following the unexpected success of the legacy television (or “streaming”) series Cobra Kai, producers have realised there is a great deal of possibility in this franchise which first came to screens more than 40 years ago. The premise remains familiar: a recently uprooted youth, […]
THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted […]
COUNCIL has released the draft Delivery Program 2025–2029, the Operational Plan for 2025–26, and the accompanying budget for public comment. These documents guide everything we do – from maintaining local roads and parks to investing in infrastructure and delivering community services. They outline the projects and priorities for the years ahead, as well as how […]
MIDCOAST Council is asking the community to provide feedback on its proposed annual and four-year plan. These guiding documents include the draft Delivery Program 2025-2029, Operational Plan and budget for 2025-26, which will be on public exhibition from 2 May to 6 June 2025. General Manager Adrian Panuccio said that Councillors had identified three priority […]
DEAR Jasminda, YET again I have destroyed my healthy eating plan over Easter. The couple of kilos I lost following my New Year’s resolution are back on the scales. It all feels like a waste of time trying to get fit and healthy. Do I just give in and give up? Tina P. Dear Tina, […]
DEAR Jasminda, Every time I catch up with my friends the conversation always ends up leading to our despair over American politics. I catch up with them to escape negative things and sometimes I now leave feeling worse than when I arrived. What’s the answer? Katie L. Dear Katie, It’s hard to fathom some of […]
DEAR News Of The Area, AUSTRALIA’S inland waterways are insufficient for safe operation and cooling of Mr Dutton’s proposed nuclear reactors, according to a new report commissioned by Liberals Against Nuclear (Newcastle Herald, 9 April). The report, by Professor Andrew Campbell of Triple Helix Consulting, compared available water resources at each of the Coalition’s proposed […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I THINK electing independents at the upcoming election will strengthen Parliamentary democracy as legislation has a better chance of being improved and balanced if it can’t be just rubber stamped. I am looking for someone who will not only run a positive campaign but a willingness to follow a transparent […]
