THE extensive reef system stretching from Birubi to Seal Rocks is recognized as being an unequalled habitat for snapper. For as long as records have been kept and stories told, this area of coastline has been producing quality snapper. The…
A UNIVERSITY of Adelaide academic says new research highlights the extent to which Rupert Murdoch-owned media outlets have campaigned against the proposed Voice to Parliament in the lead up to the Referendum. The ‘Murdoch Referendum Accountability Project’ research has been…
IN a packed community meeting last week, Federal Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change Ted O’Brien met with members of the Port Stephens community to discuss offshore wind farm development off the Hunter coast, with a particular focus on…
AS community angst rises, many have been uncertain about which agencies are responsible for offshore wind proposals and where to take their concerns. The Federal Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Bowen, is responsible for the offshore zone that…
TWO major weather shifts have been officially declared as of 19 September, each one amplifying the effects of the other as we move into spring and a very hot summer. “An El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)…
SPEAKING exclusively to News Of The Area, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the construction of an offshore wind farm off the Hunter coast is neither “imminent or inevitable”. Last week, Bowen attended a closed-door community meeting…
TOUCH football, soccer and cricket clubs in Medowie will soon be equipped with a new $2.6 million sports amenities building catering to their current and future needs at Yulong Oval. The new contemporary designed building will replace the existing amenities…
ON Monday, 18 September, Medowie Christian School (MCS) took a great step forward on the journey of improving the learning environment of their students with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art Innovation Centre. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
CLANS On The Coast, Port Stephens’ iconic celebration of Celtic culture, was held over the weekend at its new venue in Raymond Terrace. Tartan was swirling, bagpipes were blaring and the strong men threw the hammer and tossed the caber.…
FOR over 20 years, Chooky’s Day has been held at the Muree Golf Club in Raymond Terrace as an annual fundraiser. Held this year on August 27, the annual golf day was started in honour of John ‘Chooky’ O’Rourke, a…