DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE been disappointed to see workers like me who may well lose our jobs because of the Great Koala National Park be treated like an afterthought. No questions have been asked to check the government’s claim they have a fair package for workers. No research seems to have been […]
EVERY night, the stars wink down at us like ancient storytellers, daring us to come closer. They’ve been hanging there for billions of years, teasing us with the possibility that someone – or something – might be staring back. The great cosmic question is simple yet maddening: will we ever actually visit another star? The […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE proposed ocean pool at Oxley Beach has been the subject of recent stories and advertising in NOTA. While it might be nice to have an ocean pool, the plan involves costly new infrastructure along a magnificent coastline that already offers three patrolled beaches for swimming. The ocean pool group […]
DEAR Jasminda, On my rostered day off last week I went for a day trip to the beach. After getting a bit too much sun, I rolled over and noticed Amy, who is a junior work colleague, swimming in the ocean with her kids. She was on a work from home day (approved by me). […]
DEAR Jasminda, Every time I look at the news there is a new tragedy unfolding or a new source of conflict. It’s actually getting to me. I feel that I’m in a constant state of worry wondering what will happen next. Do you have any ideas on how I can address this? Leonie B. Dear […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I’M amazed at the incredible community support for the Ocean Pool project as it navigates the approval pathway. The pool would be fantastic for seniors who don’t feel safe and confident in the surf, for young families with kids and our disabled people. It would also provide a tourism magnet […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE following could be seen as an open letter to our civic leaders and is essentially a reality check. Firstly, allow me to sympathise with all those involved with the petition to fix the nightmare roundabout issue near the Base Hospital. Regardless of where you live in the Port Macquarie-Hastings […]
DEAR Jasminda, My new girlfriend chats incessantly as soon as she wakes. I prefer to ease into the day. How can I get our morning routines in sync? Karl B. Dear Karl, I’m with you on this one. My husband’s mouth seems to wake up before the rest of him. From the moment his eyelids […]
