OVER the past two years to December 2021, the MidCoast LGA’s crime statistics remained stable, with no significant changes in crimes including murder, domestic violence related assault, non-domestic violence related assault and sexual assault. There was however, a substantial…
ALEX Simpson, the Federal Labor candidate for the Lyne electorate and a renewable energy scientist, has outlined Labor’s energy policy and the job creation he believes will accompany it. “Reports from the International Panel on Climate Change make it…
SCHOOLS and community groups on the Myall Coast are invited to take part in an exciting Science Week project, exploring MidCoast’s beautiful creeks and rivers. The region has secured one of 35 National Science Week grants. Advertise with News…
WITH the community of Bulahdelah devastated at the closure of the Anglican Care Cedar Wharf Lodge nursing home, they are still seeking answers. The question as to what will happen to the nursing home, which the community fund raised…
UNFORTUNATELY, due to unpleasant weather, the Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism had to cancel the planned ‘Business Networking Event’ they were running to help celebrate ‘Small Business Month’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
MEMBERS of the Port Stephens community were invited to attend a Pensioners Taskforce forum last week in Nelson Bay, hosted by Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson and Julian Hill, Member for Bruce and Deputy Chair of the Joint Committee…
THE Stroud Show is coming back in 2022 bigger and better than it has ever been. It is now listed as one of the top 20 Agricultural Shows in NSW. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
DEAR News Of The Area, ACCORDING to a recent post to Facebook page called Coffs Harbour Nationals – since removed – we seem to have a new bogeyman to add to ‘the Yellow Peril’ and ‘Reds under the Beds’.…
DID you see your children struggling with their schoolwork when they were home during lockdown? Many parents were unaware that their child was having difficulty with their work at school until they saw for themselves at home. A lot…
KARUAH is joining other destinations and villages within the Port Stephens LGA as a community with a Place Plan endorsed by Council. The village sits on calm riverbanks and is renowned for its magnificent oysters. Advertise with News of…