MORE than three million Australians living in poverty desperately need additional support to survive as surging inflation puts household necessities out of reach, according to the St Vincent de Paul Society. Recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by…
THE United Australia Party, led by Clive Palmer, has endorsed Jason Olbourne as their candidate for Paterson. Mr Olbourne holds a degree in Political Science and hosts a program on alternative internet radio station Today’s News Talk and a…
THE Sunrise Over 55’s village at Anna Bay will host an event for residents in support of the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group on 18 May, featuring a fashion parade delivered by Nelson Bay’s Pizazz Boutique. Madaline White, a…
Council supports EcoNetwork Port Stephens in establishing Koala Warning signs for Pearson Park ECONETWORK Port Stephens has been awarded a donation towards koala warning signs. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
NEW targets to halve deaths and reduce serious injuries by 30 percent on NSW roads by 2030 have underpinned the NSW Government 2026 Road Safety Action Plan to reduce the road toll. “One death is a death too many…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is filled with many affordable and handcrafted Mother’s Day gift options. What more could Mum want than something handmade with love and care? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
NEIL Turner is a member of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party and is running for the seat of Paterson in the upcoming Federal Election. Working as a manufacturing tradesman for many years and as a graduate of a Diploma…
FOR veterans and their families, recognition of the sacrifices made is vital. Liberal candidate for Paterson Brooke Vitnell has welcomed the Liberal National Government’s announcement of funds to local community groups across the Paterson electorate to commemorate the service…
A MAN has been charged following a two-vehicle crash near Salt Ash in April. At approximately 3.25pm on Tuesday 5 April 2022, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road near Marsh Road, following reports a Subaru sedan and…
MORE than 200 new frontline police will hit the ground in communities all over the state over the coming weeks following the recent Attestation ceremony in Goulburn. Port Stephens Hunter Police District is looking forward to the community getting…