THE Government of the United Arab Emirates has generously gifted seven Category 13 Bulk Water Carriers to Australia after witnessing the unprecedented fire devastation in 2019 The seven fire tankers are valued over $3.4 million and will be dispersed…
SHARON Yardley is a mum, and a teacher, and she has bipolar. After a psychotic episode whilst teaching ten years ago, she has fought hard and worked to function, whilst having bipolar disorder. Recently, Sharon has published her first…
ON Monday 1 March, Port Stephens-Hunter Police District welcomed their two newest recruits. Probationary Constables’ Luke Haynes and Emillie King were welcomed by District Commander, Superintendent Chad Gillies and local members, Kate Washington MP and Jenny Aitchison MP. Probationary…
VISIONARY developer Henry Halloran marked the centenary of the settlement of Tanilba by constructing an arched gateway at the bottom of Avenue of the Allies. Two types of stone were used which came from the Mallabula quarry and from…
A NEW support service has arrived in Port Stephens for people accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Life Unlimited Support Services have expanded their NDIS Day Support Program, with the opening of a ‘Hive’ in Medowie, offering group…
WITH the retail price of mud crabs hovering around $60/kg they were a much sought after crustacean by both professional and recreational fisherfolk alike. They still are, although the price has crashed to around the $20 mark. This was…
IN these uncertain times it’s enlightening to hear an inspiring story that lifts us out of the gloom and leaves us with a warm fuzzy feeling and in some cases a tear in our eye. Advertise with News of…
APPLICATIONS for the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program are now open for Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –…
PORT Stephens Council has committed to tapping into a range of grant funding programs to progress Raymond Terrace town centre improvements as part of the Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae Strategy. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer said while small improvements…
INTERNATIONAL flights to and from Williamtown Airport have been a long-held dream for many. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au…