LOCAL mother and Medowie resident Marnie Coates has appeared before a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry this week to advocate for a desperately-needed public high school in Medowie. Ms Coates, a chemical engineer and a member of the campaign for public education…
FLOODING has revealed a proposed development in Nelsons Plains would deliver a community that would effectively be cut off by rising floodwaters, say local farmers. The ongoing saga of the proposed development has farmers seeing red while Council is waiting…
PORT Stephens Council will erect signs at Koala kill hotspots. In a notice-of-motion raised by Councillor Leah Anderson, the importance of Koala safety in the area was discussed at Council’s most recent meeting, with Councillors unanimously supporting the following motion…
THE Varroa mite has been discovered in honeybee hives north-west of Bulahdelah following the initial detection of the mite in the Port of Newcastle on 22 June. Infections have since been detected in a number of locations including Somersby, Tomago,…
THE Hunter-based Mentor Support Network (MSN) is calling applications for up to 50 scholarships that will be awarded under its 2023 educational scholarship program. MSN Chairperson Judy Hart said the scholarships were designed to mainly assist disadvantaged students who will…
ALL ten mayors of the Hunter Region have signed a joint statement calling for the allocation of additional disaster support funding. The Hunter Joint Association said the Hunter region has seen recent devastation across all reaches of the region, with…
THE NSW Government will provide free Rapid Antigen Tests to vulnerable communities and expand its existing program to include those accessing tests through the Federal Government’s Concessional Access Program, which is due to finish at the end of the month.…
INTERNATIONALLY recognised experts from the University of New England Centre for Local Government have confirmed Port Stephens Council needs to take crucial steps to ensure its long term financial sustainability. Late 2021, Council engaged Emeritus Professor Brian Dollery and Professor…
AN amazing community effort to rescue more than 20 stranded horses through flood waters was executed in Millers Forest last week. Veterinary nurse Debbie Pratten joined Victorian Fire and Rescue personnel and volunteers in boats to cross to the horses,…
MEMBERS of the Probus Club of Fingal Bay are committed to getting out and about. Undeterred by rainfall and chill winds, Fingal Bay Probus Club has continued to enjoy regular get-togethers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…