LIONS is a service based organisation that supports a range of projects within our local schools. The Soldiers Point Lions Club’s project for the year was to assist schools in our community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
WELL girls and boys, Santa is packing his sacks with lots of lollies for the good boys and girls of Tilligerry and will be coming down a street near you on Saturday 18 December. There are a few changes…
PARENTS are being urged to take advantage of the state’s popular Active Kids program, with tens of millions of dollars worth of vouchers still to be redeemed this year due to the COVID lockdown. And in a December double,…
RESULTS from the local government election continue to flood in, with votes too close to call. With nine councillors and one mayor to be elected, the current results are as follows. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
AN alarming new trend has hit the Hunter with women reporting that they have been injected with a drug while out at bars – the practice is called needle spiking. Needle spiking has been prevalent overseas for some time,…
THE NSW Government has announced that the mice bait rebates for farmers, small businesses and households have been extended into 2022, while primary producers will now be able to make multiple claims for zinc phosphide purchases, up to the…
CHRISTMAS is the time for giving, and we all love to spoil our little ones at this time of year. However consumers are being warned to be cautious and ensure that toys are safe and age appropriate. Advertise with…
THE NSW Police Force are rolling up their sleeves for 2021’s ‘Bleed4Blue’ blood drive. ‘Bleed4Blue’ is an annual, three-month law enforcement-focused blood drive that was launched in 2018 following the stabbing of Detective Sergeant John Breda at Maroubra on…
SCAMS, retirement planning and e-safety are covered in a free 2022 diary for seniors to help them understand their legal rights. Attorney General Mark Speakman encouraged seniors to pick up a copy of the Legal Topics for Older People…
SMALL businesses who are still doing it tough across the State will continue to benefit from rent relief until 13 January 2022, ensuring ongoing support for small businesses over the Christmas and New Year’s Period. Treasurer Matt Kean said…