THREATENED Species Day is September 7 in Australia, marking the day the last Tasmanian Tiger died. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water lists 488 native species as threatened under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation…
THE call is out for all keen gardeners and for those who would like to learn a little more. After some turmoil during the last couple of years coping with COVID challenges, the Christmas Bush Garden Club has emerged with…
MEMBERS of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre are excited to be hosting a Spring Fair on Saturday 10 September, from 10am – 3pm. The Spring Fair is an opportunity for visitors to get hands on with a range of…
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…
THE last week of August saw some great nominations in the region’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program. Loma Morris of Irrawang Public School was nominated for the award for displaying outstanding respect and sportsmanship during her weekend sport of…
MIKE Colecliffe has been overwhelmed by support from friends and emergency services after his recent accident at Lemon Tree Passage. He had been working on the engine of a 65 foot (19 metre) motor cruiser berthed at Albatross Marina when…
LOCAL hospitality businesses are still struggling to find staff to fill roles. The NSW Government recognises that the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and that more needs to be done to fill jobs. Advertise with…
235A Myall Street, Tea Gardens Price: $550,000 – $575,000 CENTRALLY located, three bedroom, one bathroom (two toilets) Torrens Title townhouse. Situated only one street from the Tea Gardens waterfront, this property offers an excellent opportunity for investors or first home…
THE MidCoast region will benefit from the NSW Government’s ‘Feel New’ campaign. As part of Destination NSW, the State Government has launched the brand-new campaign ‘Feel New RENEW’; the first in more than a decade. Advertise with News of The…
New Fire Danger Ratings New fire danger ratings have been implemented across New South Wales. The new Fire Danger Ratings have four levels instead of six – Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…