THE Lions Club of Soldiers Point is made up of a group of dedicated locals all working hard, volunteering their time to make our community a better one. Recently the Soldiers Point Lions Club donated $3564.20 to Tomaree Community Hospital…
FINGAL Spit is a beautiful natural asset that has proven itself to be deadly, claiming its 17th recorded victim in April this year. In response to the dangers faced by swimmers at remote locations, the state government has rolled out…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie celebrated its 20th birthday with lunch at The Greenhouse at Pacific Dunes. The club’s Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area seven foundation members were at the lunch and received their 20-year pins. Advertise…
PORT Stephens FM, in conjunction with Business Port Stephens, have proudly presented the Tomaree Hospital Auxiliary with a cheque for $2,046. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
DESPITE assurances from both investors and government, people living along the Hunter coast remain most worried about environmental issues related to wind farms, a new report suggests. Seabirds preying on bait schools attracted to the structures supporting the turbines being…
SUPPORTING volunteers who turn out to help in a crisis is a key focus of a new state government consultation. Communities across NSW regularly band together to support each other through volunteering with emergency services organisations such as the State…
PORT Stephens Council has endorsed measures to support those experiencing financial hardship. General manager Tim Crosdale said the new rates measures began this month and would support the long-term financial sustainability of council, ensuring the continued delivery of services. “Even…
THEY don’t come braver than 13-year-old Raymond Terrace schoolgirl Mackenzie Papworth. After being diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma, Mackenzie is fighting the battle of her life – only four years since losing her mum to cancer. One of…
THE Rotary Club of Nelson Bay is building a garden at Tomaree Community Hospital. The extensive project has now passed the halfway mark on its journey to completion. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
THE Commonwealth Bank of Australia has vowed it will close no more regional branches for at least three years. Regional communities have for decades protested a swathe of branch closures from the big four banks, which led to a Senate…