DEAR Jasminda, Real tree or fake? Kids are nagging me for a real one, but I have a tree on the mezzanine that I can just drag down and decorate. Katherine E. Dear Katherine, I don’t want to alarm you, but do you realise we are heading towards the pointy end of Christmas? With just […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE members of the Rotary Club of Laurieton wish to express their horror and revulsion concerning the terrible events that have taken place on Sunday night (14/12/2025) in Bondi. Such wanton and premeditated taking of life can never be condoned in Australia under any circumstances. Our sincerest and most heartfelt […]
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a proud Australian I am appalled and embarrassed at the conduct of our so-called leaders. After any horrific event in our country, the latest being the Bondi massacre, our politicians are only too quick to get on the air and practice political score carding by blaming their opponents. Do […]
DEAR Jasminda, MY husband’s Netflix viewing history shows an abnormal amount of True Crime shows, serial killer series, and murder mysteries. Should I be worried? Petra L. Dear Petra, For some strange reason, many people like having the living daylights scared out of them for relaxation. I’m not one of them, and it sounds as […]
TIMMY wakes on Christmas morning, rubs his eyes and stumbles downstairs to the Christmas tree. He is overjoyed to find three presents, bearing a special stamp, stating that they are “Shipped from the North Pole”. “Thank you, Santa!” he exclaims. When Timmy’s brother and sister join him, they begin unboxing their Christmas gifts. His sister […]
DEAR News Of The Area, AROUND 20 years ago, I was one who believed in so-called “climate change”. I do not any longer, and that is because I had the wisdom to put my position to one side, and honestly listen to the other side of the argument (which I recommend people also do). Real […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE timber industry has been a major part of the mid-north coast’s history and economy for the last 170 years. Todd Lynch, along with many of us, is extremely concerned for the future of the industry and its participants. He believes that urgent government action should be taken to reverse […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I HEAR the constant refrain from others about the cost of electricity. Coal and gas are the cheaper options, they say, so we should use them. I hear the voices ask why should Australia do anything towards net zero when we contribute so little compared to other countries. But what […]
