Write Direction: it’s a personal view
I AM writing this view on the day the Coalition seems to be falling apart. There is a clear policy divide between the city Liberal Party and the regional National Party which looks like divorce for that union. The city party is saying the legislation that it supported in the Senate helped the government get […]
Letter to the Editor: community praised for bushfire support
Dear News Of The Area, I would like to personally thank several members of the local community for their support during the recent Nerong bushfires. On Saturday 30 January, when things looked their most dire, we had multiple crews out defending the twin towns of Tea Gardens Hawks Nest and two RFS Community Liaison Officers […]
On the couch with Jasminda
Dear Jasminda, I was driving up a long and winding road in my ute on the weekend when I passed a cyclist. She seemed to be doing it very tough and wasn’t making much progress. Should I have offered her [and her bike] a lift to the next town? I’m now regretting that I didn’t […]
The Write Direction: comparison time of the year
THE way the weather is at the present time, we have the opportunity to remain inside and see what new changes have been made to contracts for our largest expenditures. Our Council rates are a good starting point and despite the barrier to cost increases, (IPART etc.) they only seem to climb each year, usually […]
Honours list: gender balance ‘cause for concern’
CONGRATULATIONS to the 680 Australians recognised in the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list, which we the Council of the Order of Australia, recommended to the Governor-General. This represents the highest number since Australia Day 2024. The recipients come from all parts of the country and their service, achievements and impact […]
Aust Day Duty
The Write Direction: ‘TG, I’m really proud of you’
AT THIS really busy time of the year for local businesses, things are often conducted in quick fashion, with lines of tourists ready and anxious to do their shopping so they can get back to the beach or enjoy what they came here to achieve. Best practice can become lost in that rush. Tourism often […]
On the couch with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, Frequently when I go shopping someone pushes a trolley into my ankles. How do I avoid this painful scenario? Jim R. Dear Jim, In the wrong hands, a trolley can be a weapon of mass destruction, thrust into the legs of an unsuspecting shopper when they are simply trying to reach for a […]
Letter to the Editor: busy year ahead for Progress Association
DEAR News Of The Area HAPPY New Year and a great Australia Day to everyone in the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest community, and visitors. I would like to provide an update on the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association following our first Management Committee meeting for the year, held last week. The new 2026 Committee […]
