ANGUS Anderson has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to break into big time footy. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints player is one of just five players from NSW and the ACT to receive an invitation to attend this year’s…
THE Coastal Premier League (CPL) has announced that it will move straight into a final series starting on Saturday 18 September if the lockdown is lifted on Friday 10 September. The final four in both first grade and reserve…
A NEW Detective Inspector has joined the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District. Following a competitive recruitment process, newly promoted Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Mitch Dubojski has been welcomed to the Police District. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
WE have all been suffering with varying levels of mental health throughout the pandemic. However there are some groups within regional communities that are at greater risk of suicide than others. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
ARE you a farmer looking for romance? Farmer Wants A Wife is back, looking to help five farmers from regional Australia find love. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
AS families struggle to fill days and complete home schooling, there is new support for young people living under stress. For many getting out and enjoying simpler things while exercising is one circuit breaker. Advertise with News of The…
COMMUNITIES in the 2324 postcode are showing up to get vaccinated at higher rates than most other areas. In a map updated by NSW Health, the statistics for the 2324 postcode (from Raymond Terrace to Karuah and Tea Gardens)…
THE Positive Behaviour and Learning Program (PBL) is motivating local youth to aspire to be better. These awards don’t go to the best sports star or the most academically minded. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
HIS exhibition at The National Cartoon Gallery (NCG) back in April helped sow the seed for Melbourne artist and dad, Dave Blumenthal, famously known as Sandwich Bag Dad, to create a book of his cartoons. Dave said he…
ONLINE Mental Health support is emerging as an accessible option in response to a recent Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) InSight+ article which reported that less than one-in-six people with psychological distress are seeking professional help. Wellness champion Layne…