HUNDREDS of locals and visitors to the Myall Coast and its magnificent surrounds rallied at Hawks Nest’s Bennetts Beach on Saturday 18 November to protest a proposal for offshore wind development off the Hunter coast. The protest, a joint organisational…
THOUSANDS turned out to witness the wonder of the Newcastle Williamtown Air Show over the weekend. Saturday’s non-ticketed, community event featured flying displays off Nobbys Beach, with viewing areas at Nobbys, Foreshore Park and Stockton Parklands. Family-friendly activities such as…
THE region’s inaugural Rotary Writing Competition has been hailed a huge success, with Tomaree Public School student Tina Benson being crowned the first prize winner. Working together, the Rotary Clubs of Medowie-Williamtown and Salamander Bay proposed a Junior Schools Writing…
THE NSW Government is providing support to Port Stephens oyster farmers impacted by the ‘Queensland Unknown’ (QX) disease, with a $240,000 fee waiver. In recognition of the cost to the local oyster industry the NSW Government will waive the Fisheries…
PORT STEPHENS is currently at the centre of a national misinformation debate, with the independent Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall, taking aim at billboard advertising employed by anti-offshore wind farm groups in the region. The billboard in question, located along…
PROTESTORS at a wind farm rally on Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest on Saturday, 18 November amplified calls for renewed consultation and clearer information on a proposal for the development of offshore wind farms off the Myall and Port Stephens coasts.…
NEWS Of The Area is excited to announce the addition of Simon Ekins to the editorial team. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us…
ADDRESSING concerns of pedestrian welfare, a new solution is being employed at the Wanda Beach shopping precinct in Salamander Bay to ensure residents of nearby retirement villages can reach the local shops in safety. Port Stephens Council Deputy Mayor Leah…
CONGRATULATIONS go to all of this week’s Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) Award nominees. A representative from Salt Ash Public School told News Of The Area, “Salt Ash Public School is proud to be a Positive…
HUNTER WATER is strengthening support for customers who may be affected by cost-of-living increases, with a range of assistance programs and support services available. Kylie Bennett has led Hunter Water’s customer assistance team for thirteen years. Advertise with News of…