CELEBRATIONS for 2022 NAIDOC Week will be in full swing from 3 to 10 July, after COVID-19 kept crowds away in 2020 and 2021. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says it’s great to be able to celebrate NAIDOC Week with…
Police Graduates Eight police dogs and 200 probationary constables have been sworn in this week following Class 353’s Police Attestation ceremony. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released their quarterly update on crime in the MidCoast region for 2022. Over the past two years, the Hunter Valley region (excluding Newcastle) has seen a decrease of 1.4 percent regarding…
FUNDING has been allocated within the NSW Budget for upgrades at Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School. The project is part of the continuing school building boom, with the NSW Government investing $1.6 billion in school infrastructure funding…
MEMBERS of the Probus Club Of Port Stephens have enjoyed a week away at Sawtell on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Since then club members have resumed their other regular activities including walking, snooker, social and interclub bowls, BBQs,…
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released their quarterly update on crime in the Port Stephens region for 2022. Over the past two years, the Hunter Valley region (excluding Newcastle) has seen a decrease of 1.4…
AS the 20 year anniversary of the Port Stephens Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management nears closer, Port Stephens Council has secured $845,000 from the NSW Government to reduce koalas being killed or injured by vehicles. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update for Port Stephens. Police Graduates Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Eight police…