MORE high-performing business people from Asia, especially China, will be rewarded with fun-filled, incentive trips to Port Stephens in coming years if Destination Port Stephens has its way. Destination Port Stephens (DPS) is officially launching two new business events guides…
‘IT’S never too late’ is a motto that is certainly being put into practice by some of our residents, including those in their 90s. Debbie Freeman has worked in the healthcare industry for the past 20 years and now runs…
THE hot weather didn’t deter enthusiasm or competitive spirit at Karuah Public School’s Annual Swimming Carnival recently held at Tea Gardens pool. As the races got underway, the students from Years 2 to 6 constantly cheered for their houses and…
NSW Paramedics have had a small victory in their ongoing campaign for better death and disability insurance cover. The new Premier Gladys Berejiklian has written to the Health Services Union stating her commitment to sorting out paramedic protections. Or CLICK…
A BULAHDELAH man struck gold, winning the $100,000 first prize in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot last week. According to NSW Lotteries, the winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a hard-working married man who is approaching retirement. Or CLICK…
THERE was standing room only for a presentation by Sheargold representatives at last week’s meeting of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association. Sheargold is the company behind the massive Riverside development being proposed for Tea Gardens. Or CLICK FOR…
THERE are many reasons children and young people may go to school without eating breakfast in the mornings. Whether it be something as simple as time management, or something more complex like family financial struggles or a lack of access…
RESIDENTS in Medowie and the Tilligerry Peninsula are experienced with the fears and worry associated with the threat of fire, and the complete and utter devastation it can cause. Despite the close calls of recent fire seasons, and the…
VALENTINE’S Day can bring the romantic out in many people, and this Valentine’s Day was no exception for a local firefighter. Medowie Rural Fire Brigade crew set hearts on fire on Valentine’s Day, when they teamed up to help their…
ALL Medowie feeder schools have now announced their 2017 Sports Leaders for School Sports houses. News Of The Area will introduce two groups each week of our peer-chosen, sports-minded young people who will lead and guide our schools this year…