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:…
IS it time to take control of your life? CENTURY 21 Coastal Properties have a number of businesses for sale: freehold and/or leasehold. Hook n Cook – Takeaway ON the Myall Riverfront one of the most popular takeaway restaurants in…
DEAR Jasminda, It has come to my attention that the government is planning to take away yet another one of my constitutional rights – the plastic straw. They have already banned the plastic bag, taken away the right to have…
WORK is underway on a $5 million upgrade to the Reflections Holiday Park at Jimmys Beach, Hawks Nest ready for guests in time for summer. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin told News Of The Area the Jimmys Beach…
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…
STATE-WIDE surveillance will be strengthened to ensure NSW beekeepers have greater flexibility to continue their operations, through a new Varroa Mite Emergency Order. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said changes to the Emergency Order will increase the surveillance registered beekeepers…
HAWKS Nest’s Brian Jones of Hawks Nest is teaming up with Anne Frost OAM to deliver selected readings from Dylan Thomas’ funny, bawdy, lyrical masterpiece play for voices, ‘Under Milk Wood’, at Stroud School of The Arts. Anne Frost OAM…
YOUNG people across regional NSW are being encouraged to apply to become a member of the 2023 Regional Youth Taskforce to ensure the voices of youth in their communities are heard. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole…
A MAJOR environment and recycling milestone was reached over the weekend with eight billion bottles, cans and drink cartons returned through the NSW Return and Earn return point network. Minister for Environment James Griffin said the incredible effort from NSW…