THE last strong winds of the year saw another yacht beached on Wanda Beach after she broke her mooring. The vessel, a seven tonne ferro cement yacht cheekily named ‘Screaming Semen’, is the last of a baker’s dozen of boats…
THE Medowie Combined Probus Club celebrated their Christmas lunch and festivities in style at Cookabarra at Bobs Farm. Kevin Tomlinson from the Medowie Combined Probus Club told News Of The Area, “It was a fun day and the winners of…
HOLIDAY-MAKERS hitting the road this summer are being reminded to keep an eye out for exotic pests that may be hitching a ride, to help protect our $23.1 billion agricultural industry. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said everyone can play…
THE Regional Australia Institute (RAI) says increasing overseas migration will be vital to the growth and sustainability of regional Australia following the release of the 2022 Population Statement last Friday from the Centre for Population. RAI CEO, Liz Ritchie, welcomes…
AFTER completing an intensive training regimen, Brad Fuller has attained his crew rating with Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area, “I congratulate Brad Fuller on gaining his crew rating, recognising…
PETER Fidden is a well known figure at the Karuah RSL Club. Last month Peter, who is President of the Karuah RSL sub-Branch, was awarded with Life Membership to the RSL. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE road less travelled is a little easier to navigate this holiday season thanks to two innovative mobile applications to help drivers make the most of journeys on our state’s spectacular tourist drives. Transport for NSW Executive Director, Advanced Analytics…
PRAWNS, ham, chicken, selection of salads, Christmas pudding topped with custard, iced Christmas cake, pavlova and cheesecake. This was the sumptuous Christmas dinner served up free to the 28 residents who would otherwise have been alone on Christmas Day. It…
TOMAGO based Ampcontrol, together with Boundary Power, have in a joint venture with West Australian utility Horizon Power, successfully delivered the first onsite deployment of Solar Qube in regional NSW, marking the first time an Ampcontrol manufactured onsite, renewable Stand-Alone…
AS the school holidays drag on for parents it’s good to know that there are activities out there that won’t cost the earth. Port Stephens Libraries are offering more low cost and free activities in the coming weeks. Advertise with…