THE State Government is removing some of the red tape that has prevented farmers fighting fires on their property and adjacent land. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now use surface water and groundwater sources without a water licence…
HUNDREDS rang in the New Year with family fireworks at Tea Gardens Country Club. Kids enjoyed face painting, a roving clown, a close-up magician and more party tricks and favours, while adults settled in after waiting in the queues at…
SANTA Claus made his annual firetruck tour of the towns of Pindimar, Bundabah, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest on Christmas Eve, upholding a long-held tradition loved by all. His visit was facilitated by the volunteers of the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural…
CAROLLERS celebrated Christmas early on South Pindimar beach on Saturday 21 December, with a special visitor dropping in. Despite a strong, persistent, south-easterly wind, residents and their families from all over Pindimar and Bundabah congregated on the northern shore of…
DR ELIZABETH McEntyre was recently awarded the Indigenous Allied Health Australia 2024 Excellence in Research Award at a gala dinner in Adelaide. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
COMBINED Churches Christmas Carols were held at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Sunday, 22 December. It featured contingents from all churches singing traditional songs. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
COMBINED Churches Christmas Carols were held at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Sunday, 22 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –…
CHRISTMAS songs by the Myall River returned after a washout last year, with perfect weather at the end of another hot summer’s day on Monday 23 December, 2024. Several hundred turned out in the wonderful summer afternoon upon the grassy…
WITH the influx of visitors, and an increase in water traffic expected over the coming festive season, it is time to alert the boating public to a unique issue that exists in Port Stephens. According to statistics made available by…
COASTAL anglers are being asked to help find a solution to the spread of “mushy fish”. Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher and Lecturer in Ecology Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon, is leading a project based in Port Macquarie aimed at tracking the…