FORESTRY Corporation of NSW is aware that rubbish has been dumped in the Bulahdelah State Forest and will arrange to have an appropriate contractor remove it as soon as possible. This advice comes after local residents spoke with News Of…
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a bush fire on Myall River Road south of Bulahdelah on Tuesday 27 September. Multiple Brigades attended and worked throughout the night to contain the fire. Bulahdelah Rural Fire Services Deputy Captain Rod Parr said two…
Dear News Of The Area, As President of the Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens Progress Association, I’m extremely proud of the members, and non-members, who volunteered their services at the inaugural Hawks Nest Triathlon on Saturday 24th September. Or…
CUSTOMER satisfaction research and ratings agency, Canstar Blue, has announced First National Real Estate the winner of its 2016 ‘Most Satisfied Customers’ award, following customer research about the experience of homeowners, tenants and landlords with Australia’s largest real estate brands.…
TWO young concreters on their way home from work for the day became Medowie’s new accidental heroes. Matthew Malone, 25, and Wade Arthur, 27, had finished up for the day and were heading home, when they saw a lot of…
FEDERAL Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson has asked questions of the Health Minister to explain the ramifications of an international finding on a firefighting chemical that has contaminated land and water around Williamtown RAAF base. The Stockholm Convention’s Persistent Organic…
SPORTING clubs in Port Stephens are encouraged to apply for the Local Sport Grant Program to guarantee increased involvement in recreational activities. Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, said sport and active recreation delivers many personal and community benefits including…
WELL Hello Tomaree! Here is your own new and modern news media source exclusively relevant for the Tomaree Peninsula of Port Stephens. Bay News Of The Area is launching its first edition on this day, publication dated Thursday 6…
BAY Residents celebrated the 20th Anniversary of White Balloon Day by taking part in Australia’s Biggest Child Protection Challenge. White Balloon Day is Bravehearts’ key awareness campaign supported by communities across Australia to help educate, empower and protect Aussie kids…
FOUR major road safety projects will be implemented in Port Stephens this financial year, thanks to successful funding applications under the Federal Black Spot Program and the NSW Government Safer Roads Program. The Black Spot Program is part of the…