CHRISTINE Onward is an Old Bar artist who began painting around six years ago to spend more time with her daughter, who is also an artist. “Wonderings” is Christine’s second exhibition at the Gloucester Gallery, the first being in 2022.…
IT was a beautiful warm evening, crowned with a magnificent full moon, as many families gathered for Carols by Candlelight at the Gloucester Showground on Sunday, 15 December. Carols by Candlelight is organised each year by the Combined Churches of…
AS the 2024 festive season approaches, authorities are intensifying efforts to tackle illegal seafood sales across NSW. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and NSW Police have again joined forces for Operation Trident, a statewide initiative…
CALLS for further reforms to create a universal childcare system are mounting, after major government announcements to improve access for families. Anthony Albanese has promised a re-elected Labor government would abolish the childcare activity test and offer three days of…
GLOUCESTER Public School has been recognised for its outstanding NAPLAN results. “Our school was one of three standout schools in the Hunter Region,” Principal Leanne Wakefield told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
AN extra 5000 social homes will be built through $3 billion in joint funding as part of a fast-tracked round of Labor’s signature housing policy. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil will announce a new partnership with the states and territories to…
PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese says Peter Dutton is “hiding from scrutiny” of his $330 billion nuclear energy plan by releasing it weeks before Christmas. Mr Albanese also criticised the bill for the opposition leader’s plan, telling journalists it would be…
MIDCOAST Council Deputy Mayor Jeremy Miller has been announced as an independent candidate for the seat of Lyne in the 2025 Federal Election. On Sunday, Independent Lyne announced Mr Miller as their chosen candidate after “an extensive search”. Advertise with…
HUNTER Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take advantage of support to tackle feral pigs and pest animals on their property. “The more landholders that take part in control programs, the more successful we all will be in reducing…
THIS year as you sit down to a well-deserved cup of tea and a mince pie, or leave a plate out for Santa, take a moment to think about the centuries of history behind this Christmas staple. During the medieval…