LOCAL NBN speeds are set to improve following the announcement of a $480 million Federal investment. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the upgrade would extend the coverage range from local NBN towers and allow higher speed…
THE MidCoast Council has published their Matters Outstanding Document for March 2022 with a resolution register to ensure that decisions of Council are implemented. The current updates include the following: Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
ON February 24, Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Meals on Wheels provided a thank you morning tea for their volunteers. The program depends on the 70 plus volunteers to help with cooking in the kitchen and delivering meals to the clients.…
A NUMBER of projects have been funded through MidCoast Council’s Community Spaces Capital Works Program. MidCoast Council Project Manager for Community Spaces, Peter Kennewell, said that there are a number of different projects underway. Advertise with News of The…
IN response to the massive flooding events over the past weeks on the eastern seaboard, 31 mayors and councillors from some of the nation’s most flood damaged regions have called on the government to do more to protect communities…
SMALL businesses hit hard by Covid-19 have been handed a further lifeline, with the Small Business Support Program extended to a new closing date of 29 April 2022. The financial support package has assisted businesses, workers and the performing…
THE Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) is currently undertaking a reform process to consolidate the twelve existing business and industrial land use zones into eight new zones (five employment zones, a mixed-use zone, a working waterfront zone…
SEVERAL large major infrastructure and engineering projects are on their way to completion, as reported in the MidCoast Council Monthly Capital Works Project Status Report. Hawks Nest The completion of the reconstruction of road pavement on Kularoo Dr, Hawks…
AWARDS for outstanding performances in the pool saw Sawtell Swimming Club members cheering on their teammates at the annual Club Championships on Saturday 26 March at the Sawtell Swimming Pool. These Championships were potentially the last to be held…
IT has been hard for community groups to raise funds during the pandemic, but with strong community vaccination rates and relaxed restrictions, Legacy is back raising money to support the families of veterans. Port Stephens Legacy held a golf…