VIETNAM Veteran’s Day was commemorated last week and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet took the initiative to announce October 19 will be a special date each year for the State to officially recognise war widows and widowers of members of the…
NEW research from the Australian War Memorial has identified more than 250 Indigenous men and women who served for Australia during the Vietnam War. Researchers say it is important to recognise their sacrifice and service now, especially as Indigenous people…
“I WAS ONLY NINETEEN” was the song that marked the opening of the Vietnam Veterans and Peacekeepers Service held Thursday 18 August at 11am at Tea Gardens ANZAC Park. The commemoration service was hosted by the Hon., Sec., Mrs Jennefer…
MEMBER for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead is retiring from Parliament. Stephen Bromhead has served as the Member for Myall Lakes since 2011 and will be stepping down from his role at the next election to focus on his family. Advertise…
IN Australia there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. In Port Stephens there are people living rough, women living in cars and families living in emergency accommodation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
MIDCOAST 2 Tops Landcare is urging landholders to improve the health of paddock trees. The Koala Paddock Tree Regeneration Project is an attempt to protect the sparse habitat left for MidCoast koalas, and is managed by Project Officer Lauren Booth.…
THE disability community is finally getting the chance to have its voice heard through the Disability Royal Commission. The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established in 2019 in response to community concern…
TEA Gardens’ own Mumm’s on The Myall has been selected as a finalist in the 2022 Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards. The restaurant is located at the river’s edge in Tea Gardens and has been nominated as finalist for both…
MIDCOAST Council is participating in new and affordable strength-and-balance exercise program for older people. “So if you would like to move more freely and groan a little less here is the opportunity that you have been waiting for,” said Council…
ASSISTANCE dogs are some of the most valued working animals in the country. While there are working dogs on the land and in services such as customs and the police force, it is assistance dogs that change individuals’ lives. Advertise…