POLICE are urging the community to think of others on the road after a significant number of dangerous driving incidents across the state during a road safety enforcement operation over the festive season. Operation Christmas/New Year 2021 commenced at…
THE rules surrounding contact with COVID-19 have been urgently revised by the National Cabinet as the nation faces surging case numbers and long waits for PCR testing. In a major shake up Australians will no longer need to isolate…
IF you have been missing sitting back with your popcorn and choc top ice cream due to COVID-19, spare a thought for the small players in the cinema industry. Lockdowns and patron per square metre rules have been crippling the…
THE New South Wales and Australian Governments are inviting councils across New South Wales to apply for $2.1 million in grants under the Recreational Fishing and Camping Facilities Program (the Program). The Program, funded by the Australian Government and…
NEWCASTLE airport is getting a makeover which will see more locals able to go up, up and away on international travels whilst allowing larger defence planes suitable runways for take off and landing. The Morrison Government has awarded a…
DEVELOPERS are on notice with changes to development in relation to deforestation on the horizon and a State Government that has committed to making change. Port Stephens and Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest are areas with a significant amount of new…
HAVE you been wondering where your community music has gone over the last 18 months or so? Well hopefully it is back now, with groups, bands and choirs re-forming. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
A NELSON Bay man had a great December after discovering an Instant Scratch-Its ticket he was given for Christmas two years ago held a $100,000 prize. The top prize winning $5 Warm Wishes Instant Scratch-Its ticket was found languishing…
A PAIR of Medowie siblings have won District Awards in this year’s Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Kayla Peisto, Wirreanda Public School, Medowie was an award winner in the Year 6 District Award, while brother Ethan Peisto was…
TAFE NSW Apprentice and Anna Bay local Noah Simpson has picked up a prestigious 2021 Apprentice of the Year Award for Brick and Blocklaying. Noah was crowned the best Brick and Blocklaying Apprentice in the North Region at the…