EMERGENCY services volunteers launched into action across the Hunter during volatile and ferocious January storms last week. While many enjoyed a spectacular lighting show during the power blackouts on the night of Wednesday 16 January, trees fell to block the…
AROUND this time last year, it was reported that over 40 turtles had died in Port Stephens between October and December as a result of boat and jet ski strike, ingestion of plastics and entanglement in fishing line and crab…
EARLY campaigning ahead of a federal election is giving insight into what voters will be pitched, with energy and leadership quality dominating the discussion. The political tussle last week largely focused on respective energy policies with Anthony Albanese and Peter…
RADIO ABC 1233 (959FM) has added a new segment to their Saturday morning programming entitled ‘A Postcard from the Bay’, set to air from 18 January at 6.40am. The segment, which features local Fingal Bay fishing legend and NOTA contributor…
CARRYING on from last year, NOTA is introducing readers to the members of Port Stephens Council, one councillor at a time. This week, News Of The Area speaks to returning councillor Jason Wells. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE summer holiday season has once again brought hordes of visitors to Port Stephens, sparking debate over ways to better manage traffic congestion. As it has previously, the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group (THHG) set up “help desks” at Tomaree Headland…
HUNTER Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take advantage of support to tackle feral pigs and pest animals on their property. “The more landholders that take part in control programs, the more successful we all will be in reducing…
WILDFIRES in Los Angeles, heavy snow in other parts of the US, floods in Saudi Arabia and heatwaves across Australia have all confirmed the fears of climate scientists. The Climate Council, an independent organisation formed after the Abbott Government abolished…
AUSTRALIA’S most populous state is accused of abandoning mental health patients by failing to meet pay demands to retain psychiatrists. The NSW government has conceded some 200 psychiatrists have resigned – about half the workforce – due to pay negotiations…
THIS story is part of a series about military veterans laid to rest at Dungog General Cemetery by Dungog RSL sub-Branch Vice-President Martin Holmes. 2654 PTE John Henry Hain – WW1 (AIF) Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…