EDUCATION can break the cycle of poverty however for disadvantaged students sometimes the cost of education is yet one more barrier. Some of the state’s most disadvantaged young people will be supported to achieve their academic aspirations as part…
WHEREAS spangled drongos, channel billed cuckoos and white bellied sea eagles are a dime a dozen in Port Stephens, bird watchers are on the lookout for a very rare species. It breeds on secluded islands around the Port during…
IT’s not rocket science, it’s simply good horse sense. When we are on the roads we need to take extra care when driving near horses. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
LAST week was Anti-Poverty Week (17-23 October), and members of Myall River VIEW Club called on the local community to sponsor an Australian child through leading children’s education charity, The Smith Family. Myall River VIEW Club sponsors six children…
KAYAKERS and paddle boarders across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast are being urged to wear a lifejacket and monitor conditions to ensure a day on the water doesn’t end in tragedy. NSW Maritime Executive Director Mark Hutchings said…
OUTSTANDING work promoting social cohesion and unity during challenging times will be recognised during this year’s peak multicultural awards program for NSW. Minister for Multiculturalism Natalie Ward announced nominations are now open for the 2022 Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals…
EACH year on 11 November, Australia and other countries hold a Commemoration Service to honour and remember the fallen soldiers of WW1. Originally called Armistice Day, it was changed to Remembrance Day to include the fallen of WW2 and…
THE NSW Government has announced their economic roadmap with mental health as a top priority. Investing a record $130 million, the Government plans to provide access to support for those who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertise…
PICK up free food trees, plant them and wait for the koalas to come! That’s the word from the Myall Koala Environment Group (MKEG), who have 200 koala food trees to give away to lucky locals. Advertise with News…
ATTEMPTING to lead NSW out of a COVID-affected economy, the state’s new Premier is splashing the cash for families. Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following the…