FOLLOWING a recent spate of vandalism across the region, MidCoast Council is urging residents to keep an eye out for destructive behaviour. Vandalism costs ratepayers significantly each year when Council staff are required to attend, clean, repair or replace damaged…
MIDCOAST Council’s Tea Gardens Customer Service Point and Library will close temporarily for major overhauls to their information technology systems. The affected facilities are the Tea Gardens Library at 135 Marine Parade and Council’s Customer Service Point at 245 Myall…
LOOKING through my library of historical photos through the week I came across this old snap that I have no information about. Can anyone help identify the characters and maybe the boat, which looks very much like Cecil ‘Cat’ Holbert’s.…
FIRST aid after a traumatic event is needed both physically and psychologically, and the local Red Cross Emergency Services division was hard at work equipping its volunteers with the tools to help, on Saturday, 24 June. More than a dozen…
COMMUNITY service providers and their clients came together at Tomaree during the week to make people aware of services on offer. Dubbed the ‘Tomaree Connect Day’, the event was hosted by Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre (TNC) and coordinated by TNC program…
IN MARCH, Port Stephens Council voted unanimously to revoke its 2020 Environment and Climate Change Policies. Council then adopted revised versions which, according to Climate Action Port Stephens (CAPS), are substantially improved. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
DESPITE having recently outlaid almost than $2.8m to extend and modernise his centre, Strikezone Raymond Terrace tenpin bowl owner Neville Marchbank is determined to keep the sport and associated entertainment areas affordable for families. This week he detailed numerous inexpensive…
LOCATED at Newcastle airport, Fighter World has been operating for more than 30 years and is a totally ‘hands on’ experience. Visitors can walk-around, touch and view some of Australia’s most iconic aircraft and enjoy the added benefit of sitting…
THIS school holidays, enjoy family fun and connect to nature at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. Children’s Discovery Day – 4 July, 10am Claim your exclusive discount when you book your tickets online. The day is designed for learning about…
EACH month the Myall U3A Photography Group selects a photo to be included in News Of The Area. This month’s photo subject was ‘Opposites’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…