THE Friends of Tomaree National Park were delighted when nearly 20 people – including many new participants – came together on Saturday 7 December to regenerate coastal forest on One Mile Headland. “Together we are making great progress,” said Friends…
THERE were celebrations all around as Nelson Bay cruise operator Moonshadow-TQC Cruises was awarded silver at the 2024 NSW Tourism Awards held on Thursday, 28 November, at The Star, Sydney. Captain Cook Cruises, part of the Sealink marine group, won…
NEARLY 300 students from 10 local schools visited the project site for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace (M12RT) on Thursday, 5 December. The event marked the launch of the M12RT project’s new School Science, Technology, Engineering and…
CONSTRUCTION of a new defence manufacturing facility has commenced within Newcastle Airport’s Astra Aerolab precinct. Defence Minister Pat Conroy and Paterson MP Meryl Swanson joined representatives from the airport and Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) for a sod turning ceremony on…
PORT Stephens Council’s Coastal Management Program (CMP) has been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, providing a framework for the protection of coastal assets. Mayor Leah Anderson described the endorsement as a major milestone. Advertise with News of The Area…
POLICE are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage following a fatal crash at Medowie last month. About 11.30am on Monday 25 November 2024, emergency services were called to Abundance Road, Medowie, following reports a motorcycle and motor vehicle had collided.…
CANCER caused by overexposure to the sun should always be of concern, as some startling statistics have revealed. An alarming number of younger beachgoers are deciding that a tan is attractive, and are spending hours unprotected under the scorching rays.…
NEWCASTLE Airport will host the Australasia Aviation Roundtable for the first time from 18-20 June 2025, ahead of the planned grand opening of its international terminal on 1 August. The event will bring together airlines, airport representatives, and aviation professionals…
THREE local runners are to participate in the 45th Wakashio Marathon in Tateyama Japan, a sister city of Port Stephens, on 26 January, 2025. They are Neil Kearton and Cheryl Hickey of Corlette, and Rebecca Dennis of Raymond Terrace. Advertise…
THE Seaham Christmas Carols return on Saturday, 14 December, organised by the Lions Club of Raymond Terrace. This year’s event will feature carols sung by the Hope Choir, music by The Jumpin’ Jukebox, children’s games and, of course, Santa will…