BEYOND the ‘no entry’ sign is one of the most biodiverse and productive tall eucalypt forests on Earth. The sign, fastened to a tree by Forestry Corporation workers to keep the public away from its logging operations, is within Bagawa…
THE disability community is finally getting the chance to have its voice heard through the Disability Royal Commission. The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established in 2019 in response to community concern…
ASSISTANCE dogs are some of the most valued working animals in the country. While there are working dogs on the land and in services such as customs and the police force, it is assistance dogs that change individuals’ lives. Advertise…
TOMAREE High School, Tomaree Public School, Shoal Bay PS, Anna Bay PS, Soldiers Point PS and Bobs Farm PS all celebrated Education Week last week. This year’s theme was ‘creating futures’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
RESIDENTS will gather at 109 Foreshore Drive, Salamander Bay, on Sunday to protest the park’s proposed sale. The small block of land has been used as a community park for decades, with rubbish bins and signs pointing to its use…
BIOSECURITY – never has this word meant so much to so many Australians. COVID-19 showed us just how vulnerable the world is to globalisation and the movement of disease, now our borders are threatened by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), entrenched in…
AT Irrawang Public School this week Mia Darcy was recognised for demonstrating leadership in and dedication to cultural education as part of the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program. Mia joins the schools K-2 Ginyaang group each week, sharing personal…
THE Port Stephens Literature Awards are now open for entry with the closing date being 31st October 2022. This year the Tilligery Lions Club will be overseeing the competition with prizes totalling $1100. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
HAWK jet fighters from RAAF Base Williamtown have returned to the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range for a month-long training program. The program, which began Monday, continues until 19 August. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
JUST as we need to register our cats and dogs electronically there are changes afoot to add sheep and goats to an electronic identification system. The NSW Government has received unanimous support for the development of a national, industry-led mandatory…