MIDCOAST Council has begun recovery work after last week’s storm event caused extensive damage to roads, infrastructure and outdoor areas across the region. At this stage, the total cost of damage is estimated to be between $5 and $10 million…
NSW FARMERS is asking the state and federal governments to urgently release funds to help flooded farmers. NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Garry Grant said farmers in the Sydney basin, Central Coast, Hunter, and South Coast had been flooded…
A NEW study of interactions between humans and dingoes in their natural habitat is being undertaken in the Myall Lakes. The study will be carried out by Penney Wood (PhD Candidate), Dr Katie Moon (Chief Investigator) and Professor Deborah Blackman…
DEAR Jasminda, FRIENDS have invited us to their European Holiday video night. We have to dress up for the occasion and then the highlight of the evening is to watch all the amazing places they have visited while we’ve been…
A PETITION regarding Medowie Skate Park has been received by Port Stephens Council. The petition was filed by Medowie Skate and Scoot, with 1277 signatures requesting that a new Skate Park be built in the Medowie Town Centre at 38…
PORT Stephens SES has been flat out in recent weeks. While ensuring people’s safety comes first, the SES has also been actively working to save the lives of all creatures great and small. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
RECENT weather has wreaked havoc upon roads across Port Stephens. Potholes are in some cases appearing for the first time and in other cases the potholes that Council has previously repaired are back. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
RESCUERS and emergency workers have applauded the community of Woodville after it was isolated by flood waters on the morning of Friday 8 July. When Taylor’s Bridge went underwater, Woodville was on its own. Advertise with News of The Area…
PORT Stephens singer and songwriter Gracie Jean has released her newest single. ‘I Don’t Wanna Sing The Blues Anymore’ is an uplifting track that reminds listeners of their first time falling in love. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens’ sustainable recycling program has a new mulcher for its Caterpillar skid-steer loader. Tomago Aluminium representatives Site Technical Manager Magali Gendre and Executive Assistant Ren’e Hart welcomed the state-of-the-art mulcher’s arrival on Monday. Advertise with News…