DEAR News Of The Area, RECENT letter writer Bruce Murray makes a number of patently wrong claims about the CSIRO Gencost Report, in the NOTA of 6 June. The Gencost Report documents the lifetime costs of various types of electricity…
DEAR News Of The Area, THERE has long been arguments on the subject of what governments should use public money for and the Medowie Sports and Community Centre is a prime example. This project has been plagued with issues since…
DEAR News Of The Area, AT long last, Mr Dutton has revealed (ABC TV, 19 June) that his nuclear proposals are not commercially supported by private enterprise companies. Instead, the Opposition has opted for a socialistic approach, whereby taxpayers cough…
THE regulation that supports Hunter Water to provide water and wastewater services to more than 630,000 people across the region is up for renewal, and now is the time to have your say. The regulation helps Hunter Water to deliver…
FROM rolling vineyards to stunning beaches, there’s no shortage of beauty to discover in our own backyards. A tourism expert from the University of South Australia is urging travellers to support local destinations and experiences close to home, instead of…
ROADS between Newcastle and Dubbo will be upgraded to allow for more efficient transportation of components for renewable energy projects. The components will include wind turbine blades, batteries and transformers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
ANNOUNCING the Coalition’s plan for the nation’s energy future last week, Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said “nuclear energy for Australia is an idea whose time has come”. “Of the world’s 20 largest economies, Australia is the only one not…
SAFER parking should be on its way for residents and visitors to Tea Gardens, with a recent win by the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Progress Association in getting parking lines organised along Marine Drive. “This has been an ongoing issue for…
THE Moon’s influence on human behaviour and physiology has been a subject of fascination and debate for centuries. While many beliefs about lunar effects remain rooted in folklore, recent scientific research has provided some insights into the Moon’s potential impact…
RECENT contentious roadworks at the foot of the Singing Bridge have caused several community groups to lament the often slow and impenetrable bureaucracy that gives painful birth to such projects. Community concerns centre on issues such as the impregnable nature…