Tanilba Bay Fire Crew from the Williamtown/ Salt Ash Rural Fire Brigade were called to a structure fire at Beatty Boulevard in Tanilba Bay on Sunday 15 May. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
PORT Stephens based Ampcontrol has found success in a global challenge searching for solutions to decarbonise mining operations. Ampcontrol and Tritium’s (Australia) joint challenge entry was selected as a winner from more than 80 submissions from around the world to…
NATIONAL Domestic Violence Prevention Month is held each May to build community awareness of the impacts of domestic and family violence. According to the Domestic Violence Prevention Centre, the key aims of the month are to: Advertise with News of…
PORT Stephens Council has announced its community advocacy priorities ahead of the Federal Election. The intent of the advocacy program is for the Council to be able to put issues of importance to the key decision makers on behalf of…
TOURISM is big business in the Port Stephens region and nothing is better in winter than seeing the annual migration of whales as they head north to warmer waters. Port Stephens is one of the closest places that the whales…
THROUGHOUT her Federal Election campaign, Liberal candidate for Paterson Brooke Vitnell has had signage stolen and graffitied with abusive messages, and experienced ongoing attacks from trolls online. Vitnell’s appearance has been the target for much of the vitriol. “Traditionally…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning program has been running for years in schools across the Raymond Terrace area. At the heart of the program is recognition of the good in our youth. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
COUNCILS in NSW are so concerned at the worsening housing crisis they have issued an open letter to all Federal Election candidates, calling on them to commit to a four-point plan. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Darriea Turley AM…
IN the recent Port Stephens Council meeting on 10 May 2022, Councillors were reviewing the Quarterly Budget when an expense of $86,000 for a mayoral vehicle was identified, leaving some Councillors frustrated. An $86,000 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor, purchased…
THE re-establishment of a number of Alcohol-Free Zones in Medowie and Shoal Bay has been proposed. In the recent Council meeting on 10 May 2022, it was recommended that Council endorse the community consultation process to re-establish the existing Alcohol-Free…