IT has been clear over the history of Port Stephens Council, that there has been a lack of gender representation. Since 2008, the highest number of women on the council has been two, with both the 2012 election and…
PORT Stephens and the wider Hunter region are set to benefit from the Federal Government who sent the region’s defence industry cash for Christmas this year. Australia’s defence industry will deliver an extra $140 million in maintenance and supply-chain…
THE Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will be returning to Tea Gardens on Wednesday, 19 January 2022. On the day, the Service NSW team on board can provide support across a broad range of services: ● Roads & Maritime…
A BIG congratulations to the outstanding young people named winners at the first ever MidCoast Youth Awards. Young people aged between 12 and 24 were recognised for their contributions to the community at an awards ceremony held at the…
HOSPITALITY businesses across the State can now register for the NSW Government’s $5000 Alfresco Restart Rebate with the program now live. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the funding will provide thousands of businesses with the opportunity to grow and expand…
AFTER a whirlwind of a year, school holidays are finally here and News Of The Area has your guide for fun, free activities to keep the whole family entertained. Movie Screening On 12 January 2022 from 2:30PM, Tea Gardens…
A NUMBER of years ago The Myall Koala and Environment Group decided to establish an avenue of koala food trees in Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest in memory of John Davis, Great Lake Council’s Tree Management Officer, who sadly passed…
IT has been two years since the 2019 fires in the Christmas holiday period that devastated not only NSW but all of Australia. For the 2021-22 fire season, the NSW RFS are warning of increased risk of grass and…
THE Liverpool FC International Academy NSW made their debut on the Coffs Coast in December, hosting ‘taster’ training sessions for more than 60 Coffs Coast junior football participants aged 6 – 16 years. The 45 minute training sessions were…
DESPITE a disrupted Covid-19 season, the Coffs Coast hosted a number of major sporting events in 2021 creating special memories for the region and the community. The Newcastle Jets held a preseason trial match last summer against the Brisbane…