EXOTIC plants that escape from people’s gardens continue to cause huge problems in the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest area. Typical of these invasive species is the agave americana, a species native in the Americas that can be bought from…
MIDCOAST Council has endorsed its Community Strategic Plan for 2022-2032. Each Council in NSW develops a Community Strategic Plan on behalf of their community which sets out the community’s vision for the future and the long-term objectives and strategies to…
MALLABULA residents were thoroughly fed up with the proposed $1,700,000 makeover of Tanilba Rd being deferred. So was Port Stephens Council. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
NOT even a pandemic and rising cost of living costs have dampened the enthusiasm of Tomago Aluminium’s employees when it comes to helping worthy causes. This year the company’s 1000-strong workforce has donated an impressive $102,000 to the employee-run Workplace…
EVER since their introduction into Australia, rabbits have been a problem to the environment. Like many introduced species, the impact of European rabbits was sadly underestimated. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
Rest In Peace SOLDIERS Point Rural Fire Brigade sadly announce the passing of brigade life member Bob Coote. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.…
THE Varroa mite emergency zone was extended from the Port of Newcastle to the Port Stephens Peninsula area as three new infested premises were located, NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Acting Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Chris…
IT has been a campaign to combat the impact of vehicle strikes on our local koala population. Casey Freeman and her children created a series of signs designed to bring local drivers’ attention to the presence of koalas, in an…