THE future of the Tomaree Lodge site has been under a shadow for many years. Since the last of the Department of Human Services residents left the site the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group Inc (THHG) has been lobbying to see…
WE have all been shocked by the images that have come from the Northern Rivers region after recent flooding events. Even some of the youngest members of our community have felt driven to do something, anything to help. Advertise…
AUSTRALIA’S reefs and marine ecosystems are at grave risk of mass bleachings and extinction, a marine heatwaves research briefing from the Climate Council has found. Port Stephens is home to Australia’s southern most coral reef at Fly Point. Advertise…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Hazard Reduction Burn 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 Local Fire Brigades…
IN response to the massive flooding events over the past weeks on the eastern seaboard, 31 mayors and councillors from some of the nation’s most flood damaged regions have called on the government to do more to protect communities…
SMALL businesses hit hard by Covid-19 have been handed a further lifeline, with the Small Business Support Program extended to a new closing date of 29 April 2022. The financial support package has assisted businesses, workers and the performing…
THE Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) is currently undertaking a reform process to consolidate the twelve existing business and industrial land use zones into eight new zones (five employment zones, a mixed-use zone, a working waterfront zone…
IT has been hard for community groups to raise funds during the pandemic, but with strong community vaccination rates and relaxed restrictions, Legacy is back raising money to support the families of veterans. Port Stephens Legacy held a golf…
LIONS Clubs are one of the hardest working community organisations. You will see them raising funds year round at sausage sizzles, wrapping Christmas gifts and selling their iconic Christmas puddings. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
GOOD food and nutrition is sometimes a struggle for older people but it should not be a barrier to them ageing in place in their own homes. Newcastle Meals on Wheels has been in the hearts and homes of…