In Memory, Funeral and Death Notices: News Of The Area 12 April 2024
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Youth Action Meetings coming to the Hunter
YOUTH Action Meeting (YAMs) will be rolled out across the Hunter to identify and support vulnerable young people. The NSW Government will fund YAMs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens-Hunter and Hunter Valley Police Districts. Advertise with News of The…
Transgrid calls for funding applications from community groups
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisations can now apply for funding under the first round of Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program this year. Community groups in eligible areas of the Hunter region can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 to deliver services, facilities,…
IPART makes Port of Newcastle compensation determination
THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has determined that the Port of Newcastle would need to make a one-off compensation payment to the NSW Government of $13 million if it intends to become a competitive container terminal. If the…
All welcome at Port Harmony open rehearsal
LOCAL vocal ensemble Port Harmony is inviting all music lovers to an open rehearsal on Wednesday 24 April at the Uniting Church Hall in Salamander Bay. They want to thank their regular audience for the amazing support as well as…
Have your say on naming a channel of the Hunter River
THE Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal to formalise the name Stockton Channel, for a part of the Hunter River that leads to Newcastle harbour. The channel sits east of Walsh Point in the Hunter…
Feedback sought on housing strategy for Port Stephens
PORT STEPHENS Council has endorsed the exhibition of a new Draft Local Housing Strategy designed to ‘set the vision for future housing growth across Port Stephens’. The draft Local Housing Strategy will be on public exhibition from Tuesday 2 April…
Craft fair returns to Fingal Haven Village
THE Fingal Haven Craft Group will once again be holding their annual Fingal Haven Village Craft Fair on 20 April. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981…
More than 20 years of quilting and community support
A FIXTURE of the Anna Bay community for more than 20 years, the members of Jan’s Patchwork are on a mission to turn their hobby into key funds for vital local services. The group has been meeting weekly to pour…
Independent PFAS review received by Federal Government
THE Federal Government has received the independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The review was commissioned to deliver on the Government’s election commitment to explore alternative uses for land impacted…