SCHOOL is back and so too are the local Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards. The community joint initiative promotes a consistent system that helps define, teach and support appropriate behaviour which in turn creates a positive environment for student…
AT least 10,000 temporary teachers and support staff across the state will be offered permanent roles as part of the NSW Government’s plans to shift surplus teachers into permanent positions. A successful pilot scheme last year saw temporary teachers offered…
NATIONAL Carers Week runs from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 October 2022, with this year the 30th anniversary of the celebration of Australia’s carers. There are more than 850,000 carers across NSW. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
A MAN has been charged with murder as part of ongoing investigations by the Homicide Squad into a fatal fire in Stockton last year. Just after 5am on Monday 26 July 2021, emergency services were called to Fullerton Street at…
MEMBERS of the Medowie Combined Probus Club have once again enjoyed their regular ‘Munchies’ at Bushrangers Bar & Brasserie at Largs. Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area, “Excellent food and tremendous company, held in the Probus mantra of ‘Fun,…
AT about 2pm on Monday 3 October, the small boating community of Soldiers Point was rocked by an explosion, with a small cabin cruiser left taking on water. Mick Chubb, Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage, told News Of The Area,…
HINTON has a stunning new three dimensional mural, one which features flora and fauna endemic to the region. West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott told News Of The Area, “I’m really glad to see public art in the rural west of…
FINGAL Bay Probus Club members have a list of local places that are marked as ‘must go again’ and a meal at Mod Thai is definitely on that list. Julia Redlich told News Of The Area, “It was a lovely…
Sandbag Points There are sandbags and sand available at NSW SES Port Stephens Unit (31 Rees James Road, Raymond Terrace) and Stuart Oval (17 Swan Street, Hinton) for those in need. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE last Friday of the school holidays proved to be a taxing one for motorists attempting to enter and exit the Tomaree and Lemon Tree Passage Peninsulas. Yet another serious car accident occurred at Salt Ash near the intersection of…