“MUM, I’m bored.” These words should be a thing of the past as the new recreational facility at Mallabula Cval comes on stream for the school holidays. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
ALL Year 12 students will be able to attend their end-of-year school celebration following a year of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister Brad Hazzard last week granted an exemption to enable all HSC students to attend…
FEDERAL Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson has demanded Defence improve its communication to restore the trust of ‘Red Zone’ residents whose land remains contaminated by PFAS pollution from Williamtown RAAF base. Ms Swanson, the deputy chair of the PFAS…
VOLUNTEER surf lifesavers have stepped up to assist with flood rescue and relief efforts underway in the Hunter region in the past week. All weekend volunteers from a number of Surf Life Saving Clubs in the Hunter Branch assisted…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Motor Vehicle Accident Karuah Rural Fire Brigade were called to a motor vehicle accident on Tarean Road this week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
WORK crews will descend on North Stockton beach to remove buried waste that threatened to create a pollution hazard due to coastal erosion. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said about 3,500 cubic meters of waste will…
COVID-19 has seen Australians turn to renovation and many are engaging in some DIY as trades are hard to secure. Australians are being asked to think twice about asbestos as new research reveals a surge in DIY home improvements…
A FOURTH man has been charged following a fatal shooting in Port Stephens earlier this year. About 1.45pm on Sunday 29 August 2021, emergency services were called to Hideaway Drive, Salt Ash, following reports a white Ford Ranger utility…
AS election day on 4 December approaches, concerns over the lack of pre-poll voting options have been raised. Candidates which have been around the pre-poll sites state that Election Officials are concerned over queues on election day. Advertise with…
WHILE a welcome relief for some, heavy rainfall across parts of the MidCoast region has taken a significant toll on the local transport network. Motorists are urged to take extra care on damaged roads as Council’s road crews undertake…