Legal Cannabis Party candidate Keys Manley.
FORMER state election candidate Keys Manley will contest the 2025 federal election for the Legalise Cannabis Party in the seat of Lyne. Mr Manley, who took about nine percent of the Myall Lakes vote in the 2023 NSW election, told NOTA he is a “passionate advocate for cannabis legalisation”. Advertise with News of The Area […]
Tyler Innerson prepares for Easter Saturday billycart action.
THE much-loved Gresford Billy Cart Derby, a project of the Rotary Club of Dungog, is back this Easter Saturday (19 April). The event promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, packed with racing, entertainment, and plenty of community spirit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. […]
This year Stroud Show will host the Australian Split Post Championships.
THE 2025 Stroud Show is set to bring a whirlwind of family fun to the region from 25-27 April. This three-day event celebrates country life, showcasing agriculture, horse and split post competitions, and a variety of eccentric contests, along with products and produce from the Stroud Valley and beyond. Advertise with News of The Area […]
THE community has an opportunity to celebrate the incredible women who volunteer their time to make a difference, by nominating them for the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. The Honour Roll, an initiative by the NSW Government, highlights the vital contributions of female volunteers across rural, regional and remote New South Wales. Since its inception […]
David Rumbel.
DEAN Bridges from Paterson Cricket Club and David Rumbel from Dungog Cricket Association have been awarded Community Distinguished Service Awards by Cricket NSW. Cricket NSW introduced the Award this season to honour volunteers who have made significant contributions to cricket for more than 25 years. Launched in October 2024, the award saw nominations pour in […]
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 […]
Tom Sermanni has now overseen 11 matches as interim coach as the Matildas wait for an appointment. Photo: Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS.
MATILDAS star Steph Catley says she hopes Football Australia finds a permanent coach “sooner rather than later”, admitting players are “in limbo”. The Matildas have been without a full-time coach for eight months since Tony Gustavsson’s official departure on 1 August after the Paris Olympics. In their 11th game under caretaker Tom Sermanni, Australia defeated […]
BREAKING the cycle of domestic and family violence requires further commitment to early intervention and programs that support men, anti-violence advocates say. Men’s behaviour change programs have been used in Australia to work with perpetrators of domestic and family violence to reduce or prevent abuse towards a partner or family member. Advertise with News of […]
David Littleproud is promising rural dwellers their own pot of money. Photo: Dominic Giannini/AAP
RURAL and regional Australians could share in billions of dollars to fill gaps in infrastructure, childcare and health services that local authorities can’t afford. The Nationals have pledged a regional Australian future fund worth $20 billion, if the coalition wins the 3 May election, with $1 billion to be set aside for projects each year. […]
