A SMOKY horizon greeted the coast on Friday 14 July, with planned hazard reduction burns reducing fuel loads in the surrounding bush. Tea Gardens/Pindimar Rural Fire Service, joined by significant elements from Nabiac and Limeburners Creek stations, performed critical, controlled…
REFURBISHMENT work will begin in the next two weeks at Hawks Nest Community Centre on Booner Street. MidCoast Council on June 28 voted to release money for the upgrade from its ‘developer contributions’ funds. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Lions Club of Soldiers Point is made up of a group of dedicated locals all working hard, volunteering their time to make our community a better one. Recently the Soldiers Point Lions Club donated $3564.20 to Tomaree Community Hospital…
FINGAL Spit is a beautiful natural asset that has proven itself to be deadly, claiming its 17th recorded victim in April this year. In response to the dangers faced by swimmers at remote locations, the state government has rolled out…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie celebrated its 20th birthday with lunch at The Greenhouse at Pacific Dunes. The club’s Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area seven foundation members were at the lunch and received their 20-year pins. Advertise…
PORT Stephens FM, in conjunction with Business Port Stephens, have proudly presented the Tomaree Hospital Auxiliary with a cheque for $2,046. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
DESPITE assurances from both investors and government, people living along the Hunter coast remain most worried about environmental issues related to wind farms, a new report suggests. Seabirds preying on bait schools attracted to the structures supporting the turbines being…
SUPPORTING volunteers who turn out to help in a crisis is a key focus of a new state government consultation. Communities across NSW regularly band together to support each other through volunteering with emergency services organisations such as the State…
PORT Stephens Council has endorsed measures to support those experiencing financial hardship. General manager Tim Crosdale said the new rates measures began this month and would support the long-term financial sustainability of council, ensuring the continued delivery of services. “Even…
A FAMILY holiday frolic in the snow at Perisher Valley has developed into an extreme snowboard and skiing challenge for Anna Bay siblings Beau and Nate Goodwin. Lining up in their first-ever competition, the talented brothers showed raw potential by…