THE Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its report into an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport earlier this year involving a light aircraft. On 13 May, a Beechcraft King Air B200 departed Williamtown Airport on a charter flight to…
DREDGING at three key sites of the Myall River estuary is expected to begin by March 2025. The State Government says planning and preparations are now underway for the major dredging project, which it states will “provide much-needed maintenance dredging…
WHEN a Port Stephens man recently suffered a cardiac arrest while driving, quick-thinking passersby jumped in to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ultimately saving his life. Thanks to their swift actions, he had a positive outcome. Hunter Heart Safe, a Newcastle-based…
PORT Stephens Council has launched a new initiative aimed at making the Development Application (DA) process easier for residents and businesses. The ‘Demystifying Development Applications’ video series coincides with Council’s Housing Delivery Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Housing Support…
HOW far would you go for a child in need? If one were to ask that question of Darren James and his partner Karen Jones, you might get a surprisingly specific response – 615.5 kilometres, at least. Advertise with News…
STAFF from Tomaree Community Hospital gathered at Nelson Bay Marina last Thursday, to raise awareness of their fight for fair pay and working conditions. It was the result of negotiations with the NSW Government again failing to result in a…
CHISHOLM’S Laurence Antcliff has been announced as the Liberal Party candidate to contest the seat of Paterson in the next federal election. Mr Antcliff, who grew up in Anna Bay, is the Apprentice Operations Manager at the Housing Industry Association.…
THE Gloucester University of the Third Age (U3A) provides locals the opportunity to continue learning and teaching well into their senior years. Research on happiness and longevity highlights the value of exercise, social connectedness, the pursuit of hobbies, and the…
THE Planning Department has received 96 submissions in response to the proposed Stratford Renewable Energy Hub. As reported in the 30 October edition of News Of The Area, the public consultation period for the project closed on 29 October. Advertise…
WHAT is an acceptable level for the condition of public assets? That’s the question MidCoast Council is asking the community during a telephone survey in November and December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…