AS the Local Government Elections approach, Labor Party candidates for Port Stephens have made promises to involve and listen to the community. With low scores in the recent community satisfaction survey, it’s clear that Port Stephens residents have high…
RECOGNITION continues for Ampcontrol’s excellence with Peter Cockbain AM, the co-founder of the Tomago based business, winning the 2021 Alumni Medal for Professional Excellence in the University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards. The Alumni Medal for Professional Excellence recognises…
IT’s a dream many of us share when we drop into the local newsagency and buy a lottery ticket – perhaps this time we will win BIG! For one person who bought a ticket at Anna Bay Newsagency that…
THE Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA) is holding a meet the candidates meeting on 15 November. The Forum will be held in the Nelson Room of the Nelson Bay Bowling Club. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
HYDROGEN is one of the future paths of green energy in the Hunter. The 2050 target of zero emissions is one which offers opportunity to regions such as Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE time for nominations for the upcoming Council elections is over and now residents and local businesses will see the candidates out and about, and hear how they plan to deliver for the future. 4 December is election day…
THE Myall U3A was recently enthralled by a fascinating presentation from Patricia Henderson, who has a Master of Arts, Ancient History, about the Roman system of government in its glory days. Patricia’s research is meticulous and she certainly brings…
AN outstanding response from satisfied MidCoast customers has seen 100 local businesses celebrated as part of the Thank You Hamper campaign held by MidCoast Council and local business chambers. Off the back of devastating bushfires and floods, local businesses…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Stroud House Fire Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au On 4 November,…
FOLLOWING the campaign to ensure every MidCoast household has a bushfire survival plan, MidCoast Council is now urging local businesses to Get Ready for emergencies too. Being prepared can improve recovery; it can mean the difference between your business…