AUSTRALIAN households could knock more than $1500 off their energy bills with some basic home upgrades – and almost twice as much by investing in renewable energy technology. But the potential savings identified in a study – which add up…
GLOUCESTER Rugby Union Club hosted a “meet and greet” with the NSW 2025 Waratahs squad on Sunday, 2 February. Rugby Club President Jamie Searle said it was a “fantastic” event for Gloucester while Chris Marchent, past coach of the women’s…
SEVERE weather has continued to lash the Hunter region, with multiple heatwave and storm warnings released over the past week. Separate heatwave warnings were issued by NSW Ambulance on Saturday 25, Monday 27, and Tuesday 28 January, followed by fierce…
AFTER concentrating on tourist zones in December and January, MidCoast Council’s rangers are now out and about in town centres and school zones. In response to community feedback, the Council says monitoring and enforcement of car parking will progressively increase…
MIDCOAST Councillor Digby Wilson has been endorsed as the Australian Labor Party (ALP) candidate for Lyne in the upcoming federal election. Mr Wilson cites Labor’s commitment to “progress, nation-building and delivering for regional areas” as central to his candidacy. Advertise…
AS Australian property prices hold firm, now might be the perfect time to purchase before Reserve Bank rate cuts put a rocket under demand. Home values were flat in January despite declines in the heavyweight markets of Sydney and Melbourne,…
LORNE resident Tom Ferrier has been endorsed as the Greens candidate for Lyne in the upcoming Federal election. Mr Ferrier highlights lowering the cost of living, improving health care, and environmental protection as central to his campaign. Advertise with News…
GRANTS of up to $15,000 are available for community projects that provide a positive social and environmental impact across regional, rural and remote NSW. The Essential Grants program helps support communities to build a sustainable future through programs, projects and events…
GLOUCESTER Country Women’s Association (CWA) student member Claire van der Stel, 19, has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious CWA Sylvia Osborne Memorial Grant. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
SEVERE weather has continued to lash the Hunter region, with multiple heatwave and storm warnings released over the past week. Separate heatwave warnings were issued by NSW Ambulance on Saturday 25, Monday 27, and Tuesday 28 January, followed by fierce…