CEO of Regional Australia Bank, David Heine. Photo: Supplied.
REGIONAL Australians place great value on their local face to face bank branches as employers and providers of community infrastructure, according to a new survey. The Regional Banking Investment Alliance (RBIA) survey: Regional Banking Insights, found 97 per cent of respondents rated local bank employment as essential or important, and 95 per cent said the […]
WITH domestic travel habits changing, new research is identifying the emerging trends and opportunities that will shape tourism on the Mid North Coast and other key areas of tourism in the state the coming decade. A new NSW Government report, Future Demand – Unlocking NSW Visitor Economy Growth, examines the social, cultural, economic, lifestyle and […]
The NSW wine industry is under pressure, which threatens associated jobs, tourist attractions and community economies. Photo: NSW Wine.
THE NSW wine industry will receive State and Federal support to boost demand for local wines and help NSW producers overcome the dual threats of declining wine consumption and a global supply of the beverage. The $2.6 million NSW Wine Recovery Program is being funded by the Australian Government and delivered by the NSW Government. […]
First place in 2025: Sleeping on Cloud 9, by Kiana Waters. Photo: NFF. Runners-up, 2025: Harvest 25, by Jack Mckibbin. Photo: NFF. 2nd place in 2025: First Load at First Light, by Connor Smith. Photo: NFF. Runners-up: Threads of Gold, by Kellie Craft. Photo: NFF. Runners-up: We Grow Together, by Arlie Becker. Photo: NFF. THE […]
SMALL businesses across the Myall Lakes electorate can now access free, independent advice through the new Service NSW Business Bureau Small Business Advisory program. The program provides eligible business owners and people considering starting a business with up to four hours of free one-on-one advice each financial year. Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson said […]
MidCoast Mayor Cr Claire Pontin. Photo: MidCoast Council. MAYOR Claire Pontin has warned that proposed changes to the distribution of Federal Government Financial Assistance Grants by the NSW Government will force MidCoast Council to look at cutting services to the community. MidCoast Council says it stands to lose $5 million annually from July 2027 and, […]
Time to light up the night with pride in Raymond Terrace. Photo: PSC.
ILLUMINATE Raymond Terrace 2026 will again light up Boomerang Park on Saturday, 19 September. The free community celebration brings together live music, fire twirlers, fireworks, food, stalls and lanterns in the park from 4 pm to 8 pm. The much-loved event is supported by local schools, community groups, service organisations, residents and businesses. Port Stephens […]
Newcastle Airport named best airport in the nation. Photo Althea Guinsberg.
Newcastle Airport named best airport in the nation. Photo Althea Guinsberg. The newly designed terminal .Photo Althea Guinsberg. NEWCASTLE Airport has taken out a major national award, being named Australia’s Airport of the Year for 2026. The award was announced at the Australian Aviation Awards in Sydney on 6 August. Newcastle Airport secured the top […]
Eve with a few of her favourite things - eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham.
Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckle, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor of News Of The Area, the family-owned independent local […]
THE Barrington Coast and other select NSW locations are set to receive a tourism boost under a new NSW Government marketing strategy designed to attract more visitors, support local businesses and create jobs across the State. The first phase of the campaign will promote the Barrington Coast, Shoalhaven, Port Stephens, Byron Bay and Sapphire Coast […]
