A NUMBER of gardens damaged in the 2019-20 summer bushfires across the MidCoast will be replanted and fireproofed with the help of Federal funding. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has announced $150,000 in Federal funding under the…
THE Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel, with MidCoast Council’s support, has approved the Parry’s Cove development by Sheargold at Tea Gardens. After receiving State Government approval back in early 2019, the Development Application was lodged with MidCoast…
COLLABORATION has been key to the production of a stunningly beautiful book which showcases local produce from the region. The book Port to Plate by Port Stephens author Lynda Sloan was launched at an event at The Poyers at…
THE Federal Government has announced that the Paterson electorate will benefit from a $2.1 billion pre-payment on next year’s Financial Assistance Grant to all councils across Australia. Senator for New South Wales Jim Molan said this early payment will…
Landlady and lodger arrangement leads to claim on estate TINA owns her own home and lives alone. She never married and has no children. Tina decides to offer her spare room up for board and Peter soon moves into…
DEAR News Of The Area, WE had an informative visit recently from three members of the Hunter Region Trauma Teddies Group who are a group of ladies from Newcastle who get together and knit Trauma Teddies for the Red…