EVERY driver in the region knows the current pothole woes. As the extreme weather events continue and La Nina continues to batter Australia the state of our roads is causing serious damage to vehicles. Advertise with News of The Area…
THIS week the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards demonstrate the compassion and generosity of students from our local schools. Holly Deguara, Principal of Salt Ash Public School told News Of The Area, “Salt Ash Public School is…
AS part of the Federal Budget, the Albanese Government last week announced the National Housing Accord, a landmark agreement to address one of our nation’s biggest economic challenges: the supply and affordability of housing. It will align for the first…
WITH 45 motorcyclists having died on NSW roads so far this year, riders are being urged to stay safe this Motorcycle Awareness Month and make informed choices about their safety gear with the release of new helmet and gear safety…
THE Draft Medowie Place Plan has been endorsed by the Port Stephens Council. The Plan was unanimously and wholeheartedly endorsed by all Councillors at the recent Council meeting. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
IN recognition of the reign of King Charles III, the Queen’s Birthday public holiday has been renamed the King’s Birthday public holiday. The amendment to the Public Holidays Act 2010 has been gazetted and will be effective as of 13…
UPON delivering the Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget last Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the plan was “responsible, right for the times, and begins to build a better future for Australia”. Mr Chalmers said the Budget delivers responsible cost-of-living relief…
FINANCIAL Assistance has been provided to numerous community groups following the recent Port Stephens Council meeting on 25 October. The Tilligerry Art Group, which was formed in 2003 by a small group of Tilligerry artists and craftspeople who saw the…
CLIMATE change, development and a lack of sustainability and vision have all impacted our natural environment. Fighting to protect the environment can be for community groups who have to raise funds to take on big issues to save our fragile…
GRANDPARENTS Day was celebrated on October 30 and the NSW Government encouraged everyone to take the opportunity to show their grandparents how much they mean to families and communities. Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said grandparents play a significant role…