THE Bureau of Meteorology has declared that a third La Niña event is underway in the Pacific, increasing the likelihood of above-average rainfall during Spring and Summer in eastern Australia. Dr Simon Bradshaw, the Climate Council’s Director of Research said,…
WITH 67,327 HSC students in their very last week of school, NSW public schools are encouraging conversations around student wellbeing. Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said Check-in Week, a new initiative under the Stay Healthy HSC program,…
IN Australia, there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. Unfortunately, this issue affects local residents and in 2020, the number of homeless people in Port Stephens tripled from the previous twelve months. Advertise with News of…
THE Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during April to June 2022. BHI Acting Chief Executive Hilary Rowell said patients typically waited longer for…
PORT Stephens Council has been successful in attaining grant funding to the tune of $200,000 from the NSW Government to commence the two final stages of the Port Stephens Coastal Management Program (CMP). Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman said…
THE failed development at the gateway to the Stockton sand dunes on Gan Gan Road remains an eyesore, with community members demanding action to remedy the situation. The charge is being led by Central Ward Councillor Jason Wells, who has…
THE Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary held a regal, fun and stylish fashion parade and high tea recently to fundraise for hospital services. The Auxiliary assists in purchasing additional equipment for the hospital that otherwise would not be available for patients…
THE Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group offers assistance to residents of the Tomaree Peninsula who have breast cancer. Volunteers from the group provide transport to and from cancer-related medical appointments in Newcastle and Maitland, telephone support and face-to-face support including…
THE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens once again reverted to an indoor August BBQ as the usual Reserve car park was deemed dangerous with big puddles disguising probable potholes. Ann Gibson told News Of The Area, “It…
THIS week’s well deserving nominees for Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards (PBL) were another group of outstanding local students. The students have all excelled in demonstrating positive citizenship in their schools and the community. Advertise with News of The Area…