SCOUTS from across Port Stephens attended a five-day summer camp hosted at Tocal Agricultural School in Paterson, NSW. The camp brought together over 350 scouts plus their leader from across the Hunter and Coastal region. Advertise with News of…
NATURAL disasters are increasing with wild weather patterns leading to bushfires, storms and floods. A national survey has revealed that over half of those surveyed said they wouldn’t cope well, or at all, if they experienced a natural disaster…
CORLETTE resident November Sheehan has been named Port Stephens Citizen of the Year. She created the Facebook group Heart Letter Pen at the peak of the pandemic to support elderly residents in aged care who were feeling lonely or…
LOCAL women wanting to make a difference in 2022 are being encouraged to apply for one of three $1000 scholarships, as part of Port Stephens Council’s International Women’s Day celebrations. Mayor Ryan Palmer said the scholarships are one of…
APPLICATIONS for the NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card for 2022 have opened. Since its initiation in 2020, more than 690,000 cards of $250 value have been issued to seniors across the state. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. NSW Police Blood Drive The NSW Police Blood Drive for 2021 donation results are here. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
STUDENTS will return to school under COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom. As part of the new measures, every student and teacher in NSW…
MILLIONS more people in NSW are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccination after NSW Health brought forward the interval between doses by a month. State-run vaccination clinics will begin offering COVID-19 booster vaccinations three months after people have…
STUDENTS across Australia received their HSC results last week, marking the end of what has been an incredibly challenging period for students, staff, and their families. Navigating almost two years of disruption due to Covid, adapting to distance learning,…
EDUCATION and signage is being called for in relation to where we can take our dogs on and off lead. Particularly over the holiday period there have been incidents of dogs on beaches which are supposed to be dog…