PREGNANT mother, Melissa Croft contacted News Of The Area to share a random act of kindness with the community – yet another example of the wonderful social fabric in Medowie. Melissa is currently pregnant with her second child, and is…
A MAJOR milestone in the anticipated arrival of the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft took place at RAAF Base Williamtown last week, with the opening of the first runway extension designed specifically for the next-generation fighter. The base…
FAMILIES in the Hunter hoping to take a caravanning holiday will still be faced with huge registration fees according to State MP for Port Stephens Kate Washington. Ms Washington has said that the Government has failed to keep a 2014…
DAYLIGHT saving will officially begin this Sunday 2 October in NSW. Clocks will go forward at 2.00am meaning we will lose an hour of sleep. Most smartphones and computers will automatically update the time but clocks and other devices will…
Dear News Of The Area IT is time Bulahdelah started to accept new ventures as it has been left in the dark for far too long. It has the potential to grow and increase the population which will increase…
IT’s been quite a wait, but the residents of Hawks Nest finally have a new supermarket. IGA will open it’s doors for the first time this coming Friday 30 September, just in time for the long weekend. The sign on…
THE News Of The Area is again expanding and will launch its third publication into the Tomaree area next week. Based on the same hyperlocal format as the Myall Coast and Medowie publications, 7000 free copies of the Bay News…
STROUD Road Public School parent Janet Greenham has been recognised for her contribution to her school community with a 2016 Public School Parent of the Year Award at a ceremony held in NSW Parliament House. Ms Greenham was one of…
SCHOOLS across the region can now apply for grants from the Coalition Government to deliver digital literacy programs to students in engaging and innovative ways. The 2016 Digital Literacy School Grants program was looking for projects that demonstrated new and…
TICKETS for the Emerald Ball to be held at Hawks Nest Golf Club on 25 March, 2017 will go on sale this weekend. The Ball will be hosted by Carly and Tresne from the Happiness Mission, who won the hearts…