THERE’s a dedicated group of volunteers who are conducting a study of terrestrial birds on Broughton Island. Members of Hunter Bird Observers Club (HBOC) began a study of terrestrial birds on Broughton Island in 2012. Advertise with News of…
IT’S official – the hospitality industry has been hard hit by COVID-19. However, the latest measure of the downturn is a rather interesting one. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
BEACHES across the east coast of Australia, including those in Port Stephens and the Myall Coast, were closed and on high alert all day Sunday, following the dramatic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano near Tonga. The…
COUNCILLOR Steve Tucker has been elected Deputy Mayor of Port Stephens Council. Following the first Port Stephens Council meeting for the year, Central Ward Councillor, Steve Tucker was elected to fill the position of Deputy Mayor for twelve months.…
THERE is considerable community angst over the changes to the DA for Bannisters at Port Stephens. The DA is considered a ‘major project’ and as such sits with the State Government rather than Port Stephens Council. Advertise with News…
THE first meeting of the newly established Veterans and Services Coffee Club was held at the Medowie Social on Saturday 15 January for what is planned to be a weekly event. There were eight ex-Service personnel and one person…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Liquor Sold to Minors 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 On Thursday…
SAUSAGE sizzles, sheep shearing and a pool party will be part of a packed line up of free, family-friendly activities in Port Stephens to celebrate Australia Day on Wednesday, January 26. Festivities will be based in Raymond Terrace at…
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on Nelson Bay Road at Salt Ash to carry out preparation work, install temporary traffic signs, and conduct survey and utility investigations. Single lane closures with intermittent stoppages will…
2021 WAS a large year for Stockton, with several coastal works programs and plans implemented to ensure the management of the coastline. Lord Mayor of Newcastle Nuatali Nelmes spoke to News Of The Area to inform readers of the…