THE new $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is set to deliver first-class health services and thousands of jobs, with the appointment of the main works contractor. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said Multiplex had been appointed the main…
CARDIAC arrest kills, plain and simple. According to NSW Health, “Over 8,500 people experience an out of hospital cardiac arrest in NSW every year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
Medowie Brigade Training The Medowie Rural Fire Brigade has been busy completing ‘pre-season’ training. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The…
TRUE-CRIME fans have the opportunity to get intimate with the writings of award-winning Australian author Mark Tedeschi when he visits our libraries. Port Stephens Council Library Services Manager Kris Abbott said the author visit is a huge win for local…
COUNCILLOR Leah Anderson is calling for Council to advocate for health facilities in the region. At the recent Council meeting on 11 October, Cr Anderson raised a notice of motion regarding the shortage of health facilities in Port Stephens and…
THE latest State of the Beaches report has revealed 94 percent of monitored ocean beaches and 80 percent of all the state’s monitored swimming spots are graded as good or very good. Four swimming sites were monitored in the Port…
THIS October, Woolworths is encouraging Raymond Terrace customers to help children and families in need by supporting the Variety Fundraising Appeal by simply purchasing a $2 token or rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar when they shop. Celebrating…
MEDOWIE Garden Club is holding a giant Spring Plant Sale on Saturday 22 October 2022 in front of the Bull ‘N Bush Hotel, 37 Ferodale Road Medowie, raising funds for the club and local charities. There will be hundreds of…
FOLLOWING the engagement with Councillors regarding Council’s financial sustainability, a review of surplus lands was undertaken. Zoe Pattison, Acting Group Manager Corporation Services, said surplus lands and underutilised assets can be a maintenance liability for Council. “Development and or sale…
TWO new probationary constables will commence duties in the Port Stephens-Hunter District after they attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday 14 October 2022. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin welcomed the new police…