THE Taree region has abundant natural assets that have long been overlooked by property entrepreneurs. But developers are realising the need for cheaper and more relaxed residential choices for over 55s and retirees on the Mid North Coast.

THE Bells' on the Coast, at Killcare on the Central Coast, has won the most outstanding property award at the NSW Hotel Motel Accommodation Association awards.

DIANNE and Tony Medcalf freely admit they would not have easily coped with their much loved adopted son Phillip without the assistance of Ronald McDonald House. The family from Taree visited Phillip's `second home' for its annual Christmas Party this week. Phillip, almost 9, is a regular face

W ORD of mouth in Sydney and Newcastle golf circles is thought responsible for a dramatic surge in sales at the 237ha Tallwoods Village golf resort between Forster-Tuncurry and Taree. Sales and marketing director Darrell Innes said $6million of land and villas was sold during a hectic 10-day per

PEPPERS Anchorage at Port Stephens has been named best resort at the State's hotel, motel and accommodation industry awards. Five of the resort's staff received awards, including Paul O'Rourke (general manager of the year), Kylie Campbell (front officer employee), Nancy Price (food and beverage