WORK has begun to upgrade the Tea Gardens Pool to ensure disability access to the public facility. Following MidCoast Council’s successful receipt of $700,000 in Federal Government funding, the facility is receiving a fresh all-access upgrade. Advertise with News of…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie has celebrated its 19th birthday with lunch at The Greenhouse at Dunes Golf Course. Kevin Tomlinson, of the Combined Probus Club of Medowie, told News Of The Area, “James and his staff did their…
A DOCTOR is warning the younger population is headed towards a mental health crisis. Recent data from a leading telehealth service reveals Australians aged 18-35 years old are overrepresented in consultations and prescriptions for depression and anxiety in the last…
JUST as we need to register our cats and dogs electronically there are changes afoot to add sheep and goats to an electronic identification system. The NSW Government has received unanimous support for the development of a national, industry-led mandatory…
AT Irrawang Public School this week Mia Darcy was recognised for demonstrating leadership in and dedication to cultural education as part of the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program. Mia joins the schools K-2 Ginyaang group each week, sharing personal…
THE Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released the data from their 2019 household survey on Australia’s attitudes towards drugs. The 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey report showed that overall, fewer Australians are smoking tobacco daily, more Australians…
PUBS and clubs are set to receive a major boost, after the NSW Government extended trading hours for upcoming major sports events, including the FIFA World Cup soccer finals, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket finals and the Commonwealth Games.…
POLICE from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have charged three people following a Shoal Bay strike force investigation into drug supply. Strike Force Goondi was established in February, investigating the alleged drug supply at a premises on Shoal Bay Road.…
DEAR News Of The Area, HOW lucky are we disabled, fixed low-income residents of Port Stephens LGA to have community newspapers to keep us informed of the wants of councillors, and the community’s needs. First, I refer to a letter…
ROADS and infrastructure across the Midcoast Local Government Area have taken a hammering during recent weather events. At this stage the total cost of damage is estimated to be between $5 and $10 million and Council will be applying for…