EACH year, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we pause for Remembrance Day to honour and commemorate all Australians who have served our nation in war, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. In particular, we remember…
DEMENTIA is a devastating disease which causes the loss of cognitive functioning – thinking, remembering, and reasoning. The Myall Coast has the highest percentage of aged residents in NSW. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
MIDCOAST Council has been engaging with the wider community in our local government area over the past few weeks. It has allowed locals to find out about Council priorities and for Council to become aware of local issues of concern.…
WITH a packed house at Club Forster last weekend, the annual ‘Brommy’s seafood dinner’ was held for the last time. Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has recently announced his retirement at the March 2023 state election and the night…
TWO new free Marine and Catchment Discovery Series events will be livestreamed this month, bringing you insights from the experts to the comfort of your home. You’ll hear a panel of experts reveal their latest research and projects on nesting…
MARINE Rescue are the volunteers that head out onto the water, often in dangerous conditions, to help boaties in need of aid. From engines that won’t go, to dismasted yachts, the team at Marine Rescue are often the only help…
PHOTOGRAPHS of the lunar eclipse filled the pages of social media on November 8 but there were none quite as breathtaking as the images captured by Port Stephens photographer Stephen Keating. Mr Keating regularly shares images of our beautiful blue…
THE recent release of Seniors’ Stories Volume 8 highlights the many stories that older folks have to offer to reflect on their lives. This year’s theme was ‘Celebrating Diversity’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
BOATERS will have the opportunity to dispose of their expired flares from this month in Port Stephens via a free mobile collection program. Transport for NSW Executive Director NSW Maritime Mark Hutchings said mobile collection sites will be set up…
COMMUNITY groups are being encouraged to make an application for funds to conserve the state’s community war memorials under round two of the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said…