AN alarming new trend has hit the Hunter with women reporting that they have been injected with a drug while out at bars – the practice is called needle spiking. Needle spiking has been prevalent overseas for some time,…
MEMBERS of the Myall Park Croquet Club have plenty to celebrate. Croquet is back in full swing and Christmas is just around the corner. Tony Jones of the Myall Park Croquet Club told News Of The Area, “Following many…
THE NSW Government has announced that the mice bait rebates for farmers, small businesses and households have been extended into 2022, while primary producers will now be able to make multiple claims for zinc phosphide purchases, up to the…
A MAN will face court next month after being charged with a fatal crash on the state’s Mid North Coast. Just before 11.30am on Monday 4 October 2021, emergency services were called to Pindimar Road near Myall Way, Pindimar,…
CHRISTMAS is the time for giving, and we all love to spoil our little ones at this time of year. However consumers are being warned to be cautious and ensure that toys are safe and age appropriate. Advertise with…
THE NSW Police Force are rolling up their sleeves for 2021’s ‘Bleed4Blue’ blood drive. ‘Bleed4Blue’ is an annual, three-month law enforcement-focused blood drive that was launched in 2018 following the stabbing of Detective Sergeant John Breda at Maroubra on…
THE nation’s best IGA supermarkets have been recognised at the 2021 IGA National Awards of Excellence over the weekend, including local store Lovey’s IGA Xpress Hawks Nest who took out the IGA Xpress Store of the Year and the…
ELIGIBLE community groups are being invited to apply for a new funding round to support ongoing recovery and build resilience and preparedness for future disaster events. Funding of between $2,000 and $15,000 will be available for community development and…
SCAMS, retirement planning and e-safety are covered in a free 2022 diary for seniors to help them understand their legal rights. Attorney General Mark Speakman encouraged seniors to pick up a copy of the Legal Topics for Older People…
SMALL businesses who are still doing it tough across the State will continue to benefit from rent relief until 13 January 2022, ensuring ongoing support for small businesses over the Christmas and New Year’s Period. Treasurer Matt Kean said…