LOCAL hospitality businesses are still struggling to find staff to fill roles. The NSW Government recognises that the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and that more needs to be done to fill jobs. Advertise with…
MIDCOAST Council is seeking community feedback on several draft policies during September. The Draft Barking Dog (Animal Noise) Policy outlines a structured, consistent and transparent approach for people affected by animal noise. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
SOME children are destined to change the world, and Jewel Harrison-Northrop is certainly one of them. At only nine years old, Jewel will be riding over 100km in just two days to raise funds for Cancer Council. Advertise with News…
MARINE ecosystems and coastal communities will benefit from increased investment and restoration projects as a result of the new NSW Blue Carbon Strategy. Some may not be aware that marine and coastal plants store carbon even more efficiently than trees.…
DEMENTIA Australia is providing a new free events toolkit to enable community groups, workplaces and individuals to show their support for people living with dementia during Dementia Action Week. The theme of Dementia Action Week 2022, which runs from Monday…
SES Volunteers from Port Stephens are heading off to Luxembourg to represent the nation in the World Rescue Challenge. One of only two teams in Australia who are representing the Australasia region, the team are thrilled to be representing not…
THE Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Meals on Wheels association has been operating in the area for over 30 years. Its success and modern operations are not only due to the continued dedication of the volunteers but also the ongoing financial support…
THE Australian Government’s successful Volunteer Grants program will continue for another year with volunteer organisations being encouraged to apply for funding to support their activities in 2022-23. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the program had assisted many…
LOCALS around Hawks Nest are continually frustrated by well meaning individuals endangering the local dingo population by feeding them. There are not too many communities in NSW where a stable population of dingoes are in residence. Advertise with News of…
MYALL University of Third Age (MU3A) is inviting interested persons to join a new Community Music Group, with the object of meeting to share an interest in playing ukulele, guitar, banjo or any other suitable instrument in a safe well…