THE withdrawal of military coalition forces from Afghanistan has the world wondering what lies ahead. A peaceful transition to a democratic government? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie was fortunate to have a function to celebrate their eighteenth birthday of the Club in July. Management at The Greenhouse at Pacific Dunes were able to comply with Covid-19 protocols and host the…
TELLING the incredible stories of the Myall Coast is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The NOTA has been a staple of the region for decades, keeping locals up to date with the happenings of the…
NELSON Bay’s newest incentive ‘It’s On!’ is wrapping up its first month of activities with two more weeks of fun. The program, supported by Port Stephens Council, is designed to get people out and about, trying new things in…
‘AUNTY Shirl’ Shirley O’Brien was a stalwart of the Anna Bay Community and her contribution to the region went far beyond serving the community as a Councillor. Simply put Shirley O’Brien served her community and was keen to see…
SOCIAL housing keeps women safe from family violence, and it can expand the economy. The ‘Nowhere To Go Equity Economics Report’ has found that building new social housing to support people fleeing family violence would more than pay for…
STUDENTS at Fern Bay Public School are getting into a new challenge that is putting smiles on faces and building skills. The students in Fern Bay Public School’s KB and K/1T classes have embarked on the Mascot Challenge for…
PORT Stephens Council elections are looming and there are plenty of people interested in who is running and what they will do for the community. The residents of Karuah have always been on the edge of the Port Stephens…
COVID-19 is changing the face of life for those living with dementia. Dementia Australia is calling on the community, including health and aged care staff, to work together to maintain engagement with people impacted by dementia during this time…
LOCAL organisations on the Myall Coast can now apply for funding to support local community projects under the Berejiklian Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said the impacts of COVID-19 are still being widely…