THERE has been a lot happening in 2021 so far at Tea Gardens Public School and this year many students are really appreciating school. Principal Mark Clemson told News Of The Area, “Tea Gardens Public School has commenced in…
DEAR Jasminda, Whenever my teenage daughter gets in the car, she always switches the music to her playlist which raises my anxiety levels. I admit we have very different tastes in music. What is the answer? Mr Doug K.…
BELLINGEN Shire Council’s coveted “Most Progressive Council” Bluett Award has arrived and been presented. Bellingen Shire Councillors were delighted to welcome the three A.R. Bluett Trustees, Les McMahon, Trust Chairman, Genia McCaffrey and Paul Braybrooks OAM to the Shire…
THE ‘Insure Our Future’ network is a global coalition of NGO’s and social movements that is pressuring insurance companies to get out of the coal, oil and gas business and support the transition to clean energy. The Coffs Coast…
THE Government of the United Arab Emirates has generously gifted seven Category 13 Bulk Water Carriers to Australia after witnessing the unprecedented fire devastation in 2019 The seven fire tankers are valued over $3.4 million and will be dispersed…
SHARON Yardley is a mum, and a teacher, and she has bipolar. After a psychotic episode whilst teaching ten years ago, she has fought hard and worked to function, whilst having bipolar disorder. Recently, Sharon has published her first…
ON Monday 1 March, Port Stephens-Hunter Police District welcomed their two newest recruits. Probationary Constables’ Luke Haynes and Emillie King were welcomed by District Commander, Superintendent Chad Gillies and local members, Kate Washington MP and Jenny Aitchison MP. Probationary…
VISIONARY developer Henry Halloran marked the centenary of the settlement of Tanilba by constructing an arched gateway at the bottom of Avenue of the Allies. Two types of stone were used which came from the Mallabula quarry and from…
On Friday 26 February 2021 the Animal Justice Party presented a community petition with over 11700 signatures on it to the Port of Newcastle. This petition follows the protest that occurred on 14 January 2021, demanding that the Port…
A NEW support service has arrived in Port Stephens for people accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Life Unlimited Support Services have expanded their NDIS Day Support Program, with the opening of a ‘Hive’ in Medowie, offering group…