THE death of Raymond Terrace woman Janice Garrett on 7 July 2018 has been deemed a homicide by Magistrate Brett Shields, Deputy State Coroner. Janice was 76-years-old and living with a disability when she died as a result of…
AS the ongoing wet weather causes flooding in Port Stephens, there are a number of important emergency services updates. Flood Recovery Scams Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Backyard Fire Safety 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 As the season…
WITH Williamtown Airport serving as a base for the RAAF, Port Stephens is about to see a boost in businesses serving defence working in the region. The Morrison Government is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth of one…
PORT Stephens Council will be powered by the sun under a landmark agreement that will see 100 percent solar energy supplied to more than 1940 streetlights, libraries, sports fields and other sites across the region. Council is one of…
IT’S a return to basics with the Government supporting literacy and numeracy improvements across all public schools. All NSW public schools will benefit from high quality support aimed at improving educational outcomes for their students, with a strong focus…
NORTH Arm Cove has been awarded a grant of up to $90,506 in the Stronger Country Communities Program to build a sealed exercise track with outdoor exercise stations and seating at Yallarwah Park. This new project is an extension…
NORTH Arm Cove hosted their annual International Women’s Day event on Tuesday 8 March, a fundraiser for International Women Australia. 2022 was the 24th year of the fundraising event, with over $80,000 raised by community members for the cause.…
MEMBER for Paterson Meryl Swanson is pleased to announce funding for seven not-for-profit organisations in the Paterson Electorate. Under the Powering Communities Program, the Federal Government is helping to support community groups to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions.…
COMMUNITY is everything at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Members paint, draw, pot, mosaic, woodwork and even garden together. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…