LOCAL pre-school students are set to receive vital education on the importance of safety in an online environment, thanks to a new book and app funded by a $90,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Carly Bush of the…
WHILE many of us will grapple with the transition away from petrol and diesel to vehicles, Tomago based business Ampcontrol is taking electric vehicles and energy transition to the next level. Ampcontrol has joined a growing group of leading mining…
AUSTRALIA’s media market is the most concentrated out of every democracy in the world. A former ABC journalist turned Independent politician, MP Zoe Daniel is taking matters into her own hands, calling for a Judicial Inquiry with the powers of…
THE call is out for all keen gardeners and for those who would like to learn a little more. After some turmoil during the last couple of years coping with COVID challenges, the Christmas Bush Garden Club has emerged with…
MEMBERS of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre are excited to be hosting a Spring Fair on Saturday 10 September, from 10am – 3pm. The Spring Fair is an opportunity for visitors to get hands on with a range of…
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…
THE last week of August saw some great nominations in the region’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program. Loma Morris of Irrawang Public School was nominated for the award for displaying outstanding respect and sportsmanship during her weekend sport of…
MIKE Colecliffe has been overwhelmed by support from friends and emergency services after his recent accident at Lemon Tree Passage. He had been working on the engine of a 65 foot (19 metre) motor cruiser berthed at Albatross Marina when…
LOCAL hospitality businesses are still struggling to find staff to fill roles. The NSW Government recognises that the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and that more needs to be done to fill jobs. Advertise with…
LOCAL hospitality businesses are still struggling to find staff to fill roles. The NSW Government recognises that the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and that more needs to be done to fill jobs. Advertise with…