NATIONAL house prices fell by 0.08 percent on average last month, according to PropTrack’s Home Price Index for January. There were key differences between NSW metropolitan and regional markets however, with prices in Sydney down by 0.21 percent while average…
THERE are not too many big fish that will not feast on a live yellowtail. We are fortunate here in Port Stephens to have a steady supply of yellowtail and equally attractive bait – live slimy mackerel. Just about anywhere…
HUNTER and Mid North Coast fire specialists from Forestry Corporation have deployed to Victorian firefronts as part of an interstate NSW firefighting contingency. Victoria has experienced significant bushfire activity near Horsham with large fires burning in the Grampians and Little…
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…
LOCAL engineering ingenuity has provided patrol crews of the Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club with better protection and immediate access to emergency resources. Club Captain Wayne Bower told News Of The Area that crews needed a fit-for-purpose vehicle that…
TWO ancient artforms have been reinvigorated by the creative forces of a number of local artists and craftspeople at the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre. They are behind the return of Thursday night sessions. Advertise with News of The…
OLIVE Tulk loved life on the Outer Light. “Very busy with many things to do”, Olive always found time to go for a swim in the crystal-clear water at the Grit Hole. When a young Olive Easton joined the Air…
WAY back in the mid-1970s I recall a fishing trip I had with Ted Crozier and his son Warren. We launched at Little Beach and motored out through the heads before turning left and heading north before cutting the motor…
FOR the fourth straight year, more than 1100 missions were completed by NSW Marine Rescue volunteers across the Hunter and Central Coast. A total of 1,393 search and rescue missions (including 321 emergency responses) were undertaken in 2024, with 2,794…
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…