INTERESTED parties are invited to provide feedback on the National Landcare Program as part of its second 5-year review. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said the review is an…
MEDOWIE residents have long held reservations about how public education is delivered in their suburb. The latest move to redistribute primary school zones, confirmed this week by an Education Department spokesperson, has not been received well. Advertise with News…
RENEWABLE energy and reducing emissions is now a higher priority for the Australian Government. Australia’s commitment to reducing emissions has come under the international spotlight and we are seen as a nation that must do better. Advertise with News…
PORT Stephens based Ampcontrol have been recognised for their exemplary contribution to innovation, industry and community at the Engineers Australia 2021 Engineer of the Year Awards. The innovative business had three finalists in the awards, with Richard Griffiths a…
IT’S time for your weekly police and crime update. Missing Persons The NSW Police have been utilising geo-targeting to help locate vulnerable missing persons, sending emergency alerts to mobiles in the area where the person went missing. These messages…
STOCKTON residents will be able to make a splash at the local swimming pool after it reopened on 27 September. Stockton is just one of several swimming centres across the region that has welcomed swimmers back following the NSW…
PORT Stephens Council has decided on a conceptual design for a ‘Gateway Statement’ at the new $1.5 million Tanilba Bay roundabout. Councillor Steve Tucker said that there were several factors influencing their decision. Advertise with News of The Area…
PORT Stephens Council is calling on the community to nominate local heroes who have supported or inspired others, shown leadership or excelled in their field as part of the 2021 Annual Awards. Held on Australia Day each year, the…
NOT many sectors have been hit as hard as higher education has by COVID-19. The industry depends upon thousands of international students for funding. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
REDUCING habitat destruction is key to saving species like the koala. The government last week called for nominations for Areas of Outstanding Biodiversity Value (AOBVs), which qualify for conservation work funding from the Biodiversity Conservation Trust. Advertise with News…