LAST week’s IPART determination will see a significant increase in water prices for Hunter residents. The determination, which will come into affect from July 1, will see the average household water bill increase by 18.2 per cent or an extra $193…
WITH the Federal election only weeks away, seven candidates will be running for the seat of Patterson. Karen Howard, Liberal, John Brown for the Greens, Peter Arena, Christian Democratic Party, Meryl Swanson for Labour, Peter Davis represents the Citizens Electoral…
FEDERAL Liberal candidate for the seat of Paterson, Karen Howard, has called on the NSW State Government to re-evaluate the merger between Port Stephens Council with Newcastle Council. In a statement released by Ms Howard, she said, “Until I spoke…
Police searching for a missing Newcastle man have located a body at Stockton. Emergency services were called to Fullerton Street about 11.45am today (Wednesday 22 June 2016), after a member of the public located a man’s body at the edge…
AUDIENCE members at the annual Star Struck production were dazzled by the multitude of talent on offer during the 2016 performances. Students from public schools right across the Hunter took part in the production, with matinee and evening performances being…
Two lucky families will join a very select group of Australians who’ve seen a flock of rare Regent Honeyeaters when they visit the Zoo these July School Holidays. Your local News Of The Area has not one, but two Family Passes…
HAVE you ever watched television footage of bushfires threatening homes, or of flood waters inundating properties, and noticed the countless volunteers in the background defending against them? Have you ever wondered what it takes to be one of those volunteers,…
THREE Hawk 127 jets from Number 76 Squadron will be conducting formation manoeuvring overhead Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown on Friday, 24 June. The flying will take place at approximately 12:00pm in support of Number 50 and 51 Introductory…
P-TECH will see a collaboration between Hunter River High, and locally based Williamtown (and surrounding area) businesses such as BAE Systems, Varley Group, Jetstar Airways, Ampcontrol and other local aerospace industries, aimed at providing new pathways for students to link…
Two high school students are in final preparations for a European tour with the Hunter Region’s Marching Koalas. Matilda Logvyn (14) who plays the flute and Jamie Pont (13) who plays the trumpet will embark on a 16 day, 3…