RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
Participants displayed a great degree of skill.
Participants displayed a great degree of skill. During weather emergencies Marine Rescue NSW can be requested to assist by NSW SES. Marine Rescue NSW multi-purpose vessels were used in the exercise. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from seven units across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast took part in the Red Rock exercise. MORE than […]
DO not be alarmed if you encounter a large koala with a blue head trudging along the road to Sydney – it is simply “KoaLaMan looking for a home”. The 550km, 30-day walk from Coffs Harbour to Parliament House in Sydney, is the latest in Peter Elzer’s efforts to halt logging of koala habitat. He […]
DISINTERESTED in the limelight, Camden Haven’s Graham Lee spends his days quietly helping out his community. “I just want to get on with helping where I can,” he said humbly. Telling NOTA about his life’s journey, Graham reflects on an upbringing typical of the era. “I grew up in a family of six,” Graham said. […]
Designed by Gensler in partnership with the Forestry Corporation of NSW, Guulabaa in Cowarra State Forest is the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and rehabilitation centre.
GUULABAA – Place of Koala has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2025 Awards, recognised in the Completed Buildings: Civic and Community category. Held annually, the WAF is one of the world’s most respected design events, celebrating the best in built and future architecture across a broad range of categories. This year’s shortlist […]
Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals with an AED.
SIMPLICITY Funerals and News Of The Area have partnered to produce a comprehensive list of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the Camden Haven region. “In an emergency, every second counts and knowing where your nearest defibrillator is located could save a life,” said Chan Ansell, Client Account Manager at News Of The Area. The list […]
Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins.
Council’s Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design, Cameron Hawkins. Cameron Hawkins during his time serving with the ADF. PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) is hosting a Veterans Information Session, featuring representatives from the NSW Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA), TAFE NSW and RSL. The session will be held on Monday 28 July from 4:00-6:30pm […]
Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. Photo: Coffs Coast.
MEMBERS of the Kendall Boatshed kayaking group set off on their latest multi-day “away” paddle last month, this time heading north to the tranquil surrounds of Moonee Beach near Coffs Harbour. With kayaks, bikes, caravans and camping gear in tow, 20 paddlers set up base camp and gathered around the fire pit beneath a vivid […]
John Williamson reads from his new children’s book ‘Koala Koala’ Photos: Koala Conservation Australia.
John Williamson reads from his new children’s book ‘Koala Koala’ Photos: Koala Conservation Australia. Signing a copy of the book for two fans. AUSSIE music icon John Williamson has taken storytime to the bush with a visit to Koala Conservation Australia’s Wild Koala Breeding Visitor Centre at Guulabaa. The visit coincides with the celebration of […]
Dennis and a special newspaper article about his brave donor at the end of the Camino Finisterre walking trail.
Dennis and Karen Andrighetto recently at Rainbow Beach. Dennis and a special newspaper article about his brave donor at the end of the Camino Finisterre walking trail. DONATELIFE Week, Australia’s national awareness campaign for organ and tissue donation, will be marked this year from Sunday 27 July to Sunday 3 August. It’s a time to […]
