EIGHT local schools and community groups will share in $20,000 under Port Stephens Council’s Environmental Projects Fund to deliver projects that benefit the environment. Mayor Ryan Palmer said successful projects range from restoring bushfire-ravaged reserve and planting koala-friendly trees,…
THERE is no doubt that the plight of the koala has captured the attention of the world and those fighting to save the species are now asking ‘Could the tide be changing, at last? Can the koala survive? Federal…
TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club results for 11/2/22 Outright winner: Brian Baldwin 34 Runner up: Matt Baldwin 33 c/b Bonus points winner: Kel Dorney 35 Runner up: Ron McKay 33 c/b Ball winners: Brian Riddell 33 Bill McMaster 32 John…
NELSON Bay Golf Club Results 6 February– 12 February 2022 Results Round Up: Sunday 6 February: Opening Day Ladies Stableford Gymea: Grade A: Robyn Kennett (13) 36, Kris Heggie (19) 33, Grade B: Barbara Clark (29) 35 c/b, Alana…
PORT Stephens has active Little Athletics Clubs and our youth shone at the recent regional athletics carnival. Bob Walkley told News Of The Area, “All athletes achieved personal bests in their chosen events.” Aileesha Oudshoorn qualified to represent the…
THE Myall River VIEW Club met on Friday 11 February for their annual AGM luncheon at Hawks Nest Golf Club to elect the Committee for 2022. “We thank Hawks Nest Golf Club for the use of their Green Room…
BOVINE Ephemeral fever (Three Day Sickness) has been detected in the Hunter Region. Mid-January saw confirmed cases near Maitland, and within a fortnight, the outbreak has now spread through the Lower Hunter in areas including Dungog, Stroud, Gloucester, Barrington,…
BUILDING homes and supporting jobs in the construction, retail and hospitality sectors are at the centre of the latest tranche of regulatory relief helping NSW business get to the other side of the Omicron outbreak. Treasurer Matt Kean said…
AS populations age, lifestyle factors become health issues. For many people living in Port Stephens and the Myall Coast obesity is an issue. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
TUESDAY 8 February: Format for play 3 games, 2 bowls Triples 21 ends. On the 5th end Deborah Gardner, Ingrid Luck and Lynda Richards were leading by 1 shot, (4 v 3) after that Irene Roberts, Dawn May and…