May 13, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Provide us the full costings
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Provide us the full costings

DEAR News Of The Area, “It is time to move forward with a proper, fact-based assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of the Hunter offshore wind industry, ensuring the region can seize the opportunities of a clean energy future and it is time to put an end to the misinformation surrounding offshore wind.” Hear, […]

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Letter to the Editor: Stop ignoring community voices
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Stop ignoring community voices

DEAR News Of The Area, JUSTIN Page’s recent comments regarding offshore wind opposition in Port Stephens are a masterclass in political spin, misinformation, and hypocrisy. It is astonishing to see someone accuse community members of spreading “MAGA-style disinformation” simply because they dare to question the impact of a massive industrial development off our coast. Residents […]

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Letter to the Editor: We won’t be silenced on offshore wind
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: We won’t be silenced on offshore wind

DEAR News Of The Area, Labor’s political opportunism, environmental hypocrisy, and bullying continues. Justin Page’s letter (8 May 2025) is yet another example of Labor-funded political hypocrisy. A union and Labor operative now posing as a “local community advocate” at the Hunter Jobs Alliance, Page has the audacity to accuse everyday Australians of “opportunism” and […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I AM someone who likes a firm handshake but some people in my social circle, and even at work seem to think it is acceptable to give me a hug or even a kiss. How do I make my position clear without causing offence? Alena P Dear Alena, There is nothing offensive about […]

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Letter to the Editor: Let us build ourselves a home
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Let us build ourselves a home

DEAR News Of The Area, TODAY the Minns Government’s announcement fast tracking to build 105,000 new homes across regional NSW. I had to ask myself why-oh-why, today, did MidCoast Council identify their top three priorities as roads, financial sustainability and customer experience. Not housing. Not tourism. If MidCoast Council wants to fix its finances it […]

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The Write Direction: Scrap the tax
The Write Direction

The Write Direction: Scrap the tax

MY article published in NOTA 17/1/24 titled “Going Global” covered the so-called “luxury tax” on new vehicles. This issue was again raised when discussing tax prior to the federal election. As a long-time motoring buff, I’m strongly against that tax and have for many years tried to raise this issue with politicians. However I’m also […]

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Write Direction: Beefing up the cost of living
The Write Direction

Write Direction: Beefing up the cost of living

TALK about kicking yourself in the shins. I can’t think of any other response to President Trump’s tariffs on the importation of beef into the USA. As an owner of rural properties for nearly 40 years I am acutely aware of the pressures on the beef, lamb and grains industry in our country. Plus, as […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, YET again I have destroyed my healthy eating plan over Easter. The couple of kilos I lost following my New Year’s resolution are back on the scales. It all feels like a waste of time trying to get fit and healthy. Do I just give in and give up? Tina P. Dear Tina, […]

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