AGAIN – no meetings were held, however, again, we are able to report on some developments within the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, the Southern Reference Group and the Myall River Action Group. Covid Testing Concerns The Covid…
MIDCOAST Council has renewed an agreement with Service NSW to provide ‘Service NSW for Business’. In 2019 an agreement was entered with Service NSW to promote and provide access to NSW Government information and services to better assist business…
THE second quarterly update of the Barrington Coast Destination Management program has been presented to the MidCoast Council at the Ordinary Meeting on 25 August. Destination Barrington Coast is an initiative for the tourism sector to ensure that the…
IT has been a week of ups and downs as lockdowns continue throughout the state. Sadly, we have seen more cases of COVID-19 in the Port Stephens LGA which were active in the community while infectious. Advertise with News…
THE 30% rise in real estate prices in Tilligerry in just 12 months can be partly attributed to urban dwellers relocating to get away from the problems of the city to a more tranquil place close to the water…
COMMUNITY groups, landholders, and schools across NSW are involved in Waterwatch. It’s all about citizens taking on a role as scientists in the Waterwatch program in Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week northbound on the A1 Pacific Highway at Heatherbrae between Tomago Road and just north of Old Punt Road. Work started Monday 30 August to build a new access track…
ONCE again, the Dine and Discover vouchers have been extended. The incentive first kicked off in late March 2021, giving all NSW residents over the age of eighteen four $25 vouchers to spend- two ‘discover’ vouchers for use at…
A HOMICIDE investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot at Port Stephens on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Hideaway Drive, Salt Ash, just before 1.45pm on Sunday 29 August 2021, after reports a vehicle had hit…
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