THE Planning Proposal for 42 Fullerton Cove has been amended and endorsed. The planning proposal seeks to enable the development of a neighbourhood centre to service the residents of Fullerton Cove and Fern Bay, consistent with actions of the Fern…
PORT Stephens Council has approved financial assistance for numerous community organisations. Tilligerry and Districts Little Athletics will receive $1,587.50 in Mayoral funding towards the purchase of a USB Hub to assist with timing races and events. Advertise with News of…
Get Ready Weekend Numerous fire brigades opened their doors over the weekend to provide advice and resources about preparing for the risk of a fire. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care on the roads from this Wednesday, with double demerits coming into effect ahead of Thursday’s public holiday, the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen and school holidays commencing on…
PORT Stephens Council has updated its Code Of Meeting Practice. In October, the Office of Local Government released a revised Model of Code of Meeting Practice in which the Council based its revised Code on. Advertise with News of The…
AT the 8 February Council meeting, Councillor Peter Kafer called upon the General Manager to report on the installation of a basketball backboard and rings on the present croquet court facility in Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace. “This structure has sat…
THE Anna Bay Resort Site at 74-84 Gan Gan Road, deemed the ‘Anna Bay Eyesore’ by the community, has been discussed at the recent Council meeting. In a Notice of Motion moved by Councillor Jason Wells, the poor state of…
THE Six Cities Region comprises Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle City, Central Coast City, Illawarra Shoalhaven City, Western Parkland City, Central River City and Eastern Harbour City. The Six Cities catchment is home to six million people and it is…
A RATE rise option is part of the final options in the Port Stephens Council Integrated Planning and Reporting documents. In the recent Council meeting on 13 September, Council discussed the draft documentation for the Planning and Reporting Documents, with…
PORT Stephens Council has elected its youngest ever councillor as Deputy Mayor. West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott was first elected to Port Stephens Council in 2017, and following the Council meeting on 13 September, Cr Arnott earned a new title:…