DOUBLE demerit points are still in force until January 1 as part of the NSW Police force’s thirteen-day Operation Christmas/New Year 2024. The operation commenced on Friday, 20 December and won’t conclude until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 1 January. Advertise with…
THE STATE Government has signed a commitment deed to appoint Ausgrid as the preferred network operator for the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The creation of Renewable Energy Zones involves the grouping of new wind and solar power generation…
WHILE one break-in or assault is too many, the latest crime statistics show overall rates are holding steady across regional NSW for the first time since the end of the pandemic. The quarterly report of the Bureau of Crime Statistics…
THE STATE Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts farm vehicles used to fight fires from registration. Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle (FFFV), or a vehicle used for firefighting…
WHILE one break-in or assault is too many, the latest crime statistics show overall rates are holding steady across regional NSW for the first time since the end of the pandemic. The quarterly report of the Bureau of Crime Statistics…
CANCER caused by overexposure to the sun should always be of concern, as some startling statistics have revealed. An alarming number of younger beachgoers are deciding that a tan is attractive, and are spending hours unprotected under the scorching rays.…
LAST week, News Of The Area published a story on how Port Stephens Council’s (PSC) Coastal Management Program had been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, allowing volunteers such as Shoal Bay local Mike Shaw to lead a concerted effort…
KARUAH saw an early celebration of Christmas with a double whammy of events held at the RSL and Longworth Park on Wednesday, 11 December. Starting with the Kids Christmas Party and Disco at the RSL Club, children were treated to…
VOLUNTEERS from an array of services and volunteer organisations gathered at Salt Ash Community Hall on Monday 9 December for an emergency planning workshop. The evening was aimed at assisting horse and large animal owners to plan and prepare for…
SUNDAY, 15 December, was a special day for Fingal Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) as it hosted the last Nippers event of 2024 and relaunched an important piece of equipment. For the past six years, beach matting has provided…