THE Booral Rural Fire Service station has significantly boosted its Wi-Fi connectivity, thanks to a $4,000 donation from Stratford Coal. The funding has enabled the firies to purchase two new mobile Wi-Fi boosters, extending the range of coverage and improving…
FOR those wanting to connect with the community and explore your creativity, there are some great open days and classes coming your way. Elsa Jones of the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre told News Of The Area, “This year…
ONE day only sees the Service NSW Mobile Site set up camp in Tea Gardens, on Thursday, 11 May. Open between 9am and 3pm only, an on-the-spot mobile service vehicle will be parked at 222 Myall Drive, presumably near the…
WINTER is coming, and the Red Cross Tea Gardens group is calling for some warm-heartedness this season. After proudly marching on ANZAC Day, the Red Cross ladies have been working hard on the latest appeal to combat rising homelessness in…
SOME of the finest karate exponents down under and across the Tasman will gather in Raymond Terrace from Friday June 2 to Sunday June 4 for the prestigious Australasian Gasshuku tournament. The three day event takes place at Koryu Uchinadi…
WHEN Fingal Bay resident Tony Mayers was introduced to the fast growing sport of pickleball through friends last May, he wasted no time venturing into the unknown. The popular indoor or outdoor paddle sport piqued his curiosity and before too…
POLLUTION threatens the pristine Pindimar waterfront, as MidCoast Council unilaterally plans to remove crucial public rubbish bins from South Pindimar Reserve. Currently, eight Council-provided bins sit neatly near the BBQ shelter, resulting from a decision to accommodate the recent holiday…
WINDA Woppa residents were surprised to find their two main roads ripped up, and resurfacing began last week, although they are not necessarily complaining. “We’re happy this is happening, the Anchorage had an extremely bad corner filled with potholes,” Richard…
EIGHT future firefighters from Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) recently completed the NSW Rural Fire Service School (RFS) Cadet program. The program has been running for seven years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
NSW SES Port Stephens members completed their swim and fitness tests last week. In the NSW SES, all levels of Flood Rescue Operators are required to demonstrate their fitness and ability to self-rescue. The swimming component was completed at Lakeside…