AS we move closer to retirement and beyond, we enter a new chapter – one that brings reflection, responsibility, and planning for the future. It’s also the ideal time to ensure your affairs are in order through a well-considered estate plan. Estate planning isn’t just about having a will. It’s about protecting your family, your […]
Laurieton honours Korean War veterans
AUSTRALIA entered the Korean War on 28 September 1950 following North Korea’s invasion of South Korea. More than 18,000 Australian troops served in Korea between 1950 and 1953, with approximately 340 casualties, 1200 wounded, and 30 captured. Post WWII-fatigue meant the Australian public was largely indifferent and unaware of the intense combat that the soldiers […]
LETTER: Anyone can throw stones
DEAR News Of The Area, IT doesn’t matter where you travel in the world today, you generally find we are better off in this country than anywhere else. Why else this constant crush of people hoping to emigrate to Australia? So, why do so many Australians believe Pauline could do it better than the two […]
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LETTER: A vote of confidence for ordinary people in politics
DEAR News Of The Area, I WISH to make some observations made by correspondent Peter Williams (Pauline wants a unified, safe and peaceful society, NOTA, 24/07/26). Australia’s cost of living is actually 16th in the world, according to the World Population Review website. Mr Williams’ assertion that this is the cause of Hanson’s increased popularity, […]
Seven suspected cases of bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns, a common coastal species in Australia. Photo: AAP Image/Andrew Stafford.
Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species
THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]
Printed Edition 31 JULY 2026
Bonny Hills Lake Cathie Cricket Club president Barry Spencer and Club Lake Cathie venue manager Rhys Birrane. Photo: Sourced from Facebook.
Seahorses brew up fundraising success
MEMBERS of Bonny Hills Lake Cathie Cricket Club pride themselves on being one of the fastest growing clubs on the Mid North Coast. Eight years ago, they had a single team. This year they fielded more than 15. Known as the Seahorses, the 250-strong club is run by a passionate group of volunteers who are […]
LETTER: PM’s appalling comments should not be forgotten
DEAR News Of The Area, THE silence from Labor and the so-called feminists on Prime Minister Albanese’s appearance on the Deep Bush podcast has been deafening with Labor MPs seemingly condoning their boss’s appalling behaviour. If a male from the Opposition had made the same comments, the outrage from the Left party would have been […]
LETTER: What does Pauline stand for
DEAR News Of The Area, I RESPOND to Peter Williams’ Letter to the Editor (NOTA, 24/7/26) where he claims Pauline Hanson wants a unified, safe and peaceful society. How could she possibly bring that about? With her level of disrespect for other cultures, how could she ever manage our vitally important international relations? In the […]
