CONSULTATION is underway on the development of a groundbreaking new model for Aboriginal joint management of NSW national parks, which could see title to the entire estate transferred to Aboriginal owners over time. The 4200-hectare Worimi Conservation Lands is managed…
MEDOWIE has an active group of Girl Guides. The mission of Girl Guides is to empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THE M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace is a step closer to construction with the public release of the response to submissions report, which details how community feedback has shaped the design. Transport for NSW Director, Region North Anna…
FACEBOOK groups are a way of reconnecting with friends from the past or with those of like minded interests. Denise Gaudion from the Port Stephens Family History Society discovered this and is now gathering rich historical data and rare photos…
PORT Stephens Council has released its Long Term Financial Plan for 2022-2032. The plan sets out to align the long-term aspirations and goals of the Community Strategic Plan with Council’s financial ability to deliver these ambitions. Advertise with News of…
LAST month the Christmas Bush Garden Club members were challenged to deliver big on a very small garden. These miniature gardens are great ideas for those living in small spaces, and the group has hailed the competition a major success.…
THE Port Stephens Council Community Strategic Plan 2022 to 2032 has been released. A Community Strategic Plan is the highest-level strategic plan that a council prepares on behalf of the community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
PORT Stephens Council has revised the Code of Meeting Practice following multiple amendments. In a motion moved by Councillor Leah Anderson and seconded by Giacomo Arnott, the following notable amendments were permitted: Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
TOMAGO based Ampcontrol has announced a new Board of Directors following the acquisition by investment house Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited (WHSP). Ampcontrol has welcomed Jaime Pinto from WHSP and Glenn Platt from the Emergent Group as Non-Executive…
FINGAL Bay business ‘GoldMiilk’ has won the Rural Business to Watch Award in the first-ever Australian Rural Business Awards held on 24 June 2022. Funded and hosted by Spend With Us, the Australian Rural Business Awards celebrated small businesses, with…