THE Christmas Bush Garden Club, like so many other groups in Port Stephens, had setbacks because of COVID with trips cancelled and the election of office bearers delayed until November. “The upside was that members did get to spend…
LOCAL government is charged with the delivery of more than just roads and rubbish from our rates. Many Port Stephens and Myall Coast residents complain of shortfalls of delivery on basic services by our Councils. Advertise with News of…
IT has been clear over the history of Port Stephens Council, that there has been a lack of gender representation. Since 2008, the highest number of women on the council has been two, with both the 2012 election and…
PORT Stephens and the wider Hunter region are set to benefit from the Federal Government who sent the region’s defence industry cash for Christmas this year. Australia’s defence industry will deliver an extra $140 million in maintenance and supply-chain…
HOSPITALITY businesses across the State can now register for the NSW Government’s $5000 Alfresco Restart Rebate with the program now live. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the funding will provide thousands of businesses with the opportunity to grow and expand…
IT has been two years since the 2019 fires in the Christmas holiday period that devastated not only NSW but all of Australia. For the 2021-22 fire season, the NSW RFS are warning of increased risk of grass and…
PREPARE a plan, don’t drive through flood water and swim between the flags – these are some of the summer safety tips NSW emergency service agencies have shared as the holidays approach. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David…
AFTER a whirlwind of a year, the school holidays are here and News Of The Area has your guide to family-friendly, fun and affordable events to keep everyone entertained. JD’s World of Magic Award-winning magician Joel Howlett is bringing…
BOATERS are being urged to look out for each other, monitor weather conditions and wear a lifejacket to ensure a day on the water doesn’t end in tragedy over the busy summer holidays. NSW Maritime Acting Executive Director Darren…
A MANDATORY Child Safe Scheme, a residential care workers register and development of a child protection audit tool are all among new measures helping to keep NSW children safe, according to a report released on December 17. Attorney General…