THE annual round of ClubGRANTS was finalised last week, with local recipients receiving their final grants for the year. ClubGRANTS was established in 1998 to ensure registered clubs in NSW with profits over $1 million contribute financial or in-kind support…
PLANS for the alcohol-free and alcohol prohibited areas to be re-established will be placed on public exhibition for a period of 21 working days to seek community feedback before Council considers re-establishing these zones across the region. The alcohol-free zones…
DEAR Jasminda, Yesterday, while participating in a fun run to raise money for a good local cause, I somehow managed to injure myself. I’m now hobbling around taking anti-inflammatory tablets, nursing frozen peas and making physio appointments that will…
THE Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group offers assistance to residents of the Tomaree Peninsula who have breast cancer. Volunteers from the group provide transport to and from cancer-related medical appointments in Newcastle and Maitland, telephone support and face-to-face support including…
THE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens once again reverted to an indoor August BBQ as the usual Reserve car park was deemed dangerous with big puddles disguising probable potholes. Ann Gibson told News Of The Area, “It…
THIS week’s well deserving nominees for Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards (PBL) were another group of outstanding local students. The students have all excelled in demonstrating positive citizenship in their schools and the community. Advertise with News of The Area…
LOCAL pre-school students are set to receive vital education on the importance of safety in an online environment, thanks to a new book and app funded by a $90,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Carly Bush of the…
WHILE many of us will grapple with the transition away from petrol and diesel to vehicles, Tomago based business Ampcontrol is taking electric vehicles and energy transition to the next level. Ampcontrol has joined a growing group of leading mining…