TAILS of Barrington Coast is a fundraising project by Jo of Jo Lyons Photography supporting charity partner Aussie Ark. “Celebrate the stories of dogs of all kinds from all around the Barrington Coast with heartfelt photography and a gorgeous collector’s…
WITH La Nina conditions predicted to continue into summer, MidCoast Council is calling on homeowners to help reduce the volume of stormwater getting into the sewerage system. Keeping stormwater out of the sewer has long been a challenge, but persistent…
THE NSW Police Force has launched the annual proactive state-wide operation targeting perpetrators of domestic and family violence to coincide with the global ‘16 Days of Activism’ campaign. Commencing on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women…
ROYAL Life Saving Society of NSW (RLSNSW) is rallying communities to keep each other safe and enjoy the water this summer, with Olympic champion, sports commentator and television host Matt Shirvington joining RLSNSW as Summer Safety Campaign Ambassador. RLSNSW this…
“IF you have a hive of native stingless bees in a Red Zone, you need to take action now.” That is the advice of Dr Anne Dollin, Chair of the Australian Native Bee Association Varroa Response Subcommittee. Advertise with…
THE Static Water Supply (SWS) Program is a free service that enables residents to help local firefighters by identifying existing water supplies (such as dams, tanks or swimming pools) on their property that could be used for firefighting purposes. The…
A CONTINGENT of men and women from Port Stephens headed south, laden with more than 100 pairs of boots, to go to Parliament House on Monday for the 2500 Boots On The Lawn of Parliament House Awareness Campaign. According to…
THE 850 members of the Port Stephens-based Heart Letter Pen movement have reached a major milestone. The group has delivered 50,000 handmade and handwritten cards to aged care facilities across Australia. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
TEA GARDENS is about to play host to a very special visitor who you must come and meet, in fact, your life may depend on it. On Wednesday, 30 November and Thursday, 1 December the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural…
MYALL River VIEW Club met on a recent Friday for a friendship day at the newly renovated Hawks Nest Surf Club. The ladies of the club enjoyed morning tea and took in the wonderful view of Bennetts Beach on a…