PORT Stephens Council has decided on a conceptual design for a ‘Gateway Statement’ at the new $1.5 million Tanilba Bay roundabout. Councillor Steve Tucker said that there were several factors influencing their decision. Advertise with News of The Area…
BILLIONAIRE property developer Phillip Dong Fang Lee and his wife Xiaobei Shi have had their assets frozen as the Australian Tax Office pursues them for more than $272 million. The Chinese-born developer has caused a stir in both the…
PORT Stephens Council is calling on the community to nominate local heroes who have supported or inspired others, shown leadership or excelled in their field as part of the 2021 Annual Awards. Held on Australia Day each year, the…
NOT many sectors have been hit as hard as higher education has by COVID-19. The industry depends upon thousands of international students for funding. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
REDUCING habitat destruction is key to saving species like the koala. The government last week called for nominations for Areas of Outstanding Biodiversity Value (AOBVs), which qualify for conservation work funding from the Biodiversity Conservation Trust. Advertise with News…
WITH team sports heavily impacted by COVID-19 the team at Medowie Little Athletics are keen to see young people excel in individual sport. With no organised activities there are still young people out training. However during the hiatus from…
SPRING has arrived and along with the flowers our community is opening back up again. One community service that has come back to life is the Tea Gardens Anglican Op Shop. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
SURF lifesaving patrols are back on our beaches for the summer season, with both volunteers and MidCoast Council’s paid lifesavers keeping swimmers safe these school holidays. Ahead of a summer where high coastal visitation is expected following large-scale lockdowns,…
IT’S time for your weekly police and crime update. Missing Persons The NSW Police have been utilising geo-targeting to help locate vulnerable missing persons, sending emergency alerts to mobiles in the area where the person went missing. Advertise with…
MIDCOAST Council member David West has been re-elected as Mayor following a recent meeting on 22 September. Due to the postponement of the Council elections, now in December, positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor were to be elected for…