DEAR News Of The Area, IN response to the unprecedented devastating bushfires of 2019/20, the NSW Government received scientific advice as to how best to respond, to minimize the impact on our natural heritage. At least 174 NSW animal species…
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill Passed THIS week, we take a break from the usual format of this column to address the recent passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill, which has been of interest to many of my clients. Although…
Lot 2711 Carrington Road, North Arm Cove Price: $27,500 WITH easy access directly off the main sealed road that leads to Carrington and Tahlee, this 451sqm block of non-urban land would make a perfect investment for the future. Though not…
IN our area we have a man who as a lad grew up at Seal Rocks where his father was the lighthouse keeper. A mutual friend, Aileen Kierath, when discussing this fact, mentioned that her forebear was also a lighthouse…
MAYOR Claire Pontin has established a small advisory group of business representatives to provide advice as MidCoast Council works over the next twelve months to develop an economic development strategy for the MidCoast region. “Economic development is a key priority…
MIDCOAST Council has extended current agreements with the Y NSW for the management of MidCoast Council pools. Following the recent Council meeting on 25 May 2022, Councillors agreed to extend the current management agreements with the Y NSW for a…
ON Monday 23 May, the Northern Region Police District hosted a professional development day dedicated to the investigation and response to ageing and disability abuse. Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna APM, NSW Police Force Corporate Sponsor for Ageing, Disability and Homelessness,…
IN mid-2020 MidCoast Council instigated development of a local community plan for the North Arm Cove and Carrington communities. Council then formed a steering group of North Arm Cove residents to develop the plan. Advertise with News of The Area…
A NUMBER of community organisations and groups have been awarded funding under the Local Strengthening Grants program by Port Stephens Council. The Local Strengthening Fund aims to build sustainable local communities and environments, and enhance the wellbeing and development of…
AFTER thirteen years with Port Stephens Council, Wayne Wallis has resigned from his role as General Manager. Mr Wallis said he’s stepping down from full time employment to begin working towards retirement. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…