WITH another season of drought, extreme heat and catastrophic fires potentially on the horizon, Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action (BSCA) is calling on the Federal Government to pause all new coal and gas approvals, including expansions, until it reforms the…
AS the debate around the development of offshore wind farms off the Hunter coast continues to circulate, locals are attempting to ascertain if the clean energy generation benefits outweigh the potential environmental costs. With floating offshore wind a fledgling industry…
CHAMPION Fingal Bay fishing team of Peter Jobe and Scott Quinn were well rewarded when they broke from their traditional fishing grounds and chased snapper by travelling north rather than south. Launching in Kiddies Corner, the boys crossed Fingal Bay…
IN the 1880s New South Wales farmers were experiencing a monumental rabbit plague that threatened their very livelihood. In an attempt to eradicate the rabbits, the Rabbit Destruction Fund Committee brought a Frenchman, Dr Jean Dansyz to Australia. In July…
IN a bid to fill staff shortages and address the cost of living crisis, there is a move for seniors to get back into the workforce. Business Port Stephens are holding an information session for seniors who might be interested…
ON Saturday 16 September the Seaside Singers will take to the stage at the Soldiers Point Bowling Club, with their Annual Spring Concert the culmination of several months of tireless preparation. “It takes about a third of a year to…
YURI BEARS are cute, hand-knitted teddies from Australia providing immense comfort for the children of Ukraine. Members of the Raymond Terrace Lions Club have been making Yuri Bears to send to children who have been displaced and may have lost…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) works to instil citizenship and caring into the school community, traits students then take with them into the world. Craig Partridge, Principal of Seaham Public School told News Of The Area, “Seaham Public…
THE Medowie Probus Club has hosted a range of informative speakers in recent months, with more planned for the near future. The Club welcomes all visitors to their meetings, held at the Medowie Community Centre on the third Wednesday of…
LAST week Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern New South Wales (RMHC Northern NSW) hosted its 19th annual Ride for Sick Kids (RFSK) event, raising vital funds for seriously ill or injured children and their families. From Tuesday 5 to Saturday…