MASTER planning has begun for Karuah’s Aliceton Reserve, with Port Stephens Council opening ‘Have Your Say’ consultation until Thursday 29 February. “A Master Plan, developed by an external consultant on behalf of Council, formalises Aliceton Reserve’s transference into a vibrant…
LEGISLATION to prohibit sea bed petroleum and mineral exploration and recovery in NSW coastal waters will be introduced by the State Government. The Bill will legislatively implement the Offshore Exploration and Mining Policy published in February 2022. The Government says…
MARINE Rescue volunteers responded to reports of a catamaran with three people on board having capsized off Nelson Head last week. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said radio operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens took the initial call at…
NEW heritage interpretation signage has been installed at the Cooreei, Monkerai and Hinton bridges. Hinton Bridge, located in Port Stephens, is one of only three lift bridges remaining in the Hunter region. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
HUNTER locals have accessed nearly 2,000 consultations for everyday medications from community pharmacists under the NSW Government’s pharmacy prescription trial. “Over the course of this trial so far, we have seen over 8,000 people across New South Wales access everyday…
FOLLOWING the alleged theft of a white Toyota Hilux from Nelson Bay on January 27, a man was charged in Newcastle last Wednesday following a pursuit. About 11.20am on Wednesday 7 February 2024), police were patrolling Brown Street, Newcastle, when…
CROWN land managers, community groups, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, native title groups, tenure holders, and members of the public are invited to have their say on a review of the legislation that governs the management and use of Crown land…
FOR those facing the uncertainty of a medical diagnosis, there are dedicated support groups in Port Stephens. Local groups exist to help support those facing breast cancer, dementia, diabetes, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s and more. Advertise with News of The Area…
ORDER of Australia honours were bestowed upon Professor Kelvin Kong on 26 January, recognising his ‘significant service to medicine as an Otolaryngologist, and to Indigenous health’. A proud Worimi man, Professor Kong grew up in Shoal Bay and Port Stephens,…
CLEAN Up Australia has revealed the findings of its new Litter Report, with plastics continuing to dominate the Australian litter landscape, marking 81 percent of all surveyed litter. Shedding light on the pressing challenges of plastic pollution across the country,…