THERE is a small freshwater creek that flows down through the dunes before meandering along the sand and finally pouring into the sea in the southern corner of Fingal Beach. For as long as anyone can recall the creek has…
BEACHGOERS from the Tweed to Wollongong are being asked to keep an eye out for sea turtles as the 2023 nesting season kicks off. NSW TurtleWatch’s Project Officer Merryn Dunleavy said as warmer temperatures coax more people to NSW beaches,…
IN a community where offshore wind has long referred to preferable surf conditions and not a renewable energy source, the potential arrival of offshore wind farms off the Hunter coastline continues to cause tension. Objectors to renewable energy projects off…
SEVERAL local charity groups were thanked for their years of selfless effort on Wednesday, 18 October, as they were presented with Certificates of Appreciation by Nova For Women and Children. Based in Newcastle, Nova’s stated purpose is “to prevent or…
CARAVAN couples from Tea Gardens took a chance on the Trundle ABBA Festival, out in central-western NSW last week. Perhaps the least likely place to see a concert devoted to the legendary Swedish pop group, nonetheless, ABBA dancing queens (and…
A LIFE-SAVING Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at the Tea Gardens Slipway, providing the public with another vital tool that could make all the difference. The highly visible AED is housed in a weather-proof casing, mounted on the…
WITH the water inside the port gradually getting warmer, as the summer months approach, we can expect that certain fish and crabs will arrive. Whiting and flathead are very welcome summer visitors as are blue swimmer and mud crabs. The…
THIS month’s photo topic at the Myall U3A Photography Group was ‘Shadows’ and the selected photo was taken by local photographer Bruce Krebs. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
MYALL U3A’s ‘Get Online Week’ presentation gave app advice at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Wednesday 18 October. Snoozers were losers as guest speaker Rachael Vaughan, from State MP Kate Washington’s office, elucidated State Government apps including MyGov and…
PHARMACIES are not the only businesses feeling the pressure of limited stock, with the RSPCA issuing a caution to pet owners to restrict their cats movements amidst a shortage of vaccine supply. This shortage has led to concerns for local…