The Nationals make their net zero announcement at Parliament House. Photo: supplied.
Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy
THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar […]
Letter to the Editor: The Nationals have given up – but we don’t have to
DEAR News Of The Area, THE recent decision by the National Party to abandon its commitment to net zero by 2050 has left many in regional Australia questioning what this means for our future. Net zero simply means balancing the greenhouse gases we produce with those we remove from the atmosphere, ensuring the world we […]
OPINION: Reflections on the 1975 constitutional crisis
THE dismissal of the Whitlam Government in November 1975 highlighted the fragility of our parliamentary and constitutional system and the danger that, if the various constitutional norms that protect that system are ignored, the democratic system itself can be weakened. The real villains in the whole affair were two State Premiers who went against a […]
This year's North Coast Force men’s team in Gunnedah.
AFL North Coast rep teams to play in Coffs next year
AFL NORTH Coast’s best senior players will represent their competition in Coffs Harbour next year. The North Coast Force men’s and women’s representative teams will play at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, 18 July. The Force teams will face visiting representative teams from the AFL North West and AFL Central West competitions. The […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for your leadership Lauren
DEAR News Of The Area, THE October 2025 Council meeting officially concluded the first 12 months of the current term of office for Port Macquarie-Hastings Councillors. At the meeting a new Deputy Mayor was selected to take over from Lauren Edwards, who had completed her 12-month appointment to the role. I would like to pause […]
Letter to the Editor: Can’t trust the Nationals on energy policy
DEAR News Of The Area, THE Nationals have rejected ‘Net Zero’, the policy they signed up to when Barnaby Joyce was their leader. Net Zero has become a totemic symbol, a two-word slogan the Nationals hate. But Net Zero is much more than a slogan – it’s an ambitious investment, energy, jobs, industry and environment […]
Flooded farms in need of fencing volunteers.
BlazeAid calls for volunteers to help rebuild fences destroyed in Mid North Coast floods
BLAZEAID is calling for volunteers to lend a hand rebuilding fences in communities still recovering from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast earlier this year. A dedicated team is now based at Nabiac, working hard to restore fencing on local farms between Bulahdelah and Kempsey. BlazeAid Coordinator Lisa Abdoo said anyone can […]
Port Macquarie Branch members with the Savage Trophy for Attendance for Branch over 30 members.
Country Women’s Association Mid North Coast holds 97th Annual Conference at Stuarts Point
Mid North Coast Group office bearers for 2026: Pauline Cain (Publicity), Chrystine Bouffler (International), Lexie Burton (Land Cookery), Tanya Jolly (State President), Carmel James (Vice President), Lynn Moore (Group President), Doreen Burns (Vice President), Yvette Smith (Social Issues), Donna Kemp (Ag and Environment), Barbara Veness (Vice President), Eunice Roberts (Secretary), Kathy Jeanes (Cultural), Janella Leotta […]
Parker Abbott styling in the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills.
Bonny Hills announced as venue for Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026
Parker Abbott styling in the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills. Competitors at the 2025 Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills. The Cup will transform into a three-event series in 2026. THE Reflections Cadet Cup surfing tournament will expand into three events as the Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026. The debut Cup was held at […]
