THEY dominated the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One competition with an exciting brand, but Port Stephens Pythons have shared honours for the 2024-25 season. Josh Moxey’s all conquering Pythons and rivals Waterboard Wests were declared joint premiers after their…
“COMMUNITY Conversations” sessions will take place across the MidCoast local government area in coming months. Mayor Claire Pontin said it was an opportunity for valuable interactions between Council and the community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THERE was another good turnout of the Gloucester Golf Ladies for the first Women’s Golf NSW Medal for 2025 on Wednesday 26 March; won in fine style by Evelyn Blanch in Division 1 and Gai Falla in Division 2. The…
THE team at Gloucester MediCo is thrilled to announce the arrival of five new doctors to the practice. Each brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a passion for patient care. “Our community is fortunate to welcome Dr Jeremy Yeo,…
CHRIS Clarke turned in the only round of the day at handicap to win the Gloucester Veteran Golfers outing on Tuesday, 25 March in heavy conditions after recent and overnight rain, not to mention some on the day. The event…
ONE rural birthing unit “teeters on the brink” and goes from “one disaster to the next” due to severe staff shortages. Another maternity service in a farming town of 15,000 closed four years after opening its doors, forcing specialists and…
SETTING aside more gas for the domestic market or direct subsidies for power bills are being offered by major parties in a pitch for energy bill relief. Touring coal country areas in the Hunter on the campaign trail, Opposition Leader…
THE Coalition’s plan to cut 40,000 jobs from the public service will leave local veterans waiting years for the support they need, according to the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU). Opposition leader Peter Dutton has indicated that roles within…
BETTER Future Family Day Care has been providing home-based early childhood education and care (ECEC) since 2013. Being a home-based service, Better Future provides before and after school care, vacation care, weekend care, occasional care, emergency care, and full time…
ON Easter Saturday, 19 April, the Dungog Rodeo is on again, with competitions and entertainment for people of all ages. From 9am until midnight, the showground will be packed with locals and visitors enjoying the excitement in the ring, as…