SUNSHINE and dry weather has helped Council reduce its pothole backlog with more than 8,000 potholes filled following the July flood events. Mayor Ryan Palmer said that the weather events this year have had a huge impact on our roads…
PORT Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) will be conducting its annual Remembrance Walk at Iluka Reserve on World Suicide Prevention Day, Boat Harbour on Saturday 10 September 2022, commencing at 9:00am. The tragic consequences of suicide ripple very broadly and…
New Fire Danger Ratings New fire danger ratings have been implemented across New South Wales. 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…
MARINE ecosystems and coastal communities will benefit from increased investment and restoration projects as a result of the new NSW Blue Carbon Strategy. Some may not be aware that marine and coastal plants store carbon even more efficiently than trees.…
DEMENTIA Australia is providing a new free events toolkit to enable community groups, workplaces and individuals to show their support for people living with dementia during Dementia Action Week. The theme of Dementia Action Week 2022, which runs from Monday…
THE notorious ‘black spot’ on the main Lemon Tree Passage Road is now gone. For years ‘the bend’ around the hill on the way out of the suburb has claimed many victims with a poorly cambered road and excessive speed…
SES Volunteers from Port Stephens are heading off to Luxembourg to represent the nation in the World Rescue Challenge. One of only two teams in Australia who are representing the Australasia region, the team are thrilled to be representing not…
SEVERAL roads in Port Stephens will be safer to use thanks to over $1.7 million in Black Spot Funding. The Black Spot program targets road locations where crashes are occurring or are at risk of occurring. Advertise with News of…
PORT Stephens Council has released reports for Phase 0 and Phase 1 of ‘Our Funded Future’. In June 2022, Council adopted its 2022-2023 Integrated Planning and Reporting documents which includes the Long Term Financial Plan. Advertise with News of The…
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…