IN the spirit of fostering gender equality and celebrating the achievements of women around the globe, local MPs Meryl Swanson and Kate Washington hosted an International Women’s Day (IWD) event on March 7 at the Murrook Culture Centre. The theme…
SMOKE choked the skies of Pindimar as a large bushfire persisted for almost a week, first reported at 4:21 am on Wednesday 6 March, near Nardoo St, North Pindimar. While its origins are not yet officially determined, eye-witness accounts noted…
WHILE industry is moving full steam ahead with plans for offshore wind development off Port Stephens, the local fishing community still hold grave concerns over the suitability of the location. The recent Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club (NPSGFC)…
LONG-TIME Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Haskell was honoured with Life Membership for his services to the organisation recently. Tragically however, Mr Haskell passed away soon after receiving the commendation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
PINDIMAR and Bundabah exist within a permanent telecommunications void, suffering among the worst of all locales along the Myall Coast. There are no mobile transceivers within the Pindimar-Bundabah localities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
LOCAL outrage at the poor telecommunications situation in Karuah has led one man to spearhead a petition campaign to do something about it. Retiree resident Peter Ayliffe, organiser of the Karuah RSL’s Euchre group, has been attempting to consolidate the…
LOCAL surf life saver Jackie Bower has been announced as the 2024 Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year award recipient by State MP Kate Washington. A dedicated and passionate member of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving…
DESPITE being disappointed by recent court rulings and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulation changes, Coffs Coast residents attempting to protect state forests from forestry operations are stepping up their awareness campaigns to encourage more community members to support them. Current…
NEW rules mean it is now prohibited to fish a Blue Groper by any method in New South Wales, except Aboriginal cultural fishing. Blue Gropers were made the state fish of New South Wales in 1998 and can be found…
KARUAH has long suffered in the shadow of poor telecommunications, but the true nature of Karuah’s telecom infrastructure remains largely a mystery to most. “NBN has been terrific since we put it in, but mobiles have been a big issue,”…