ON 7 March just before 8pm, SES Port Stephens responded to a two car accident with persons trapped on Lemon Tree Passage Road at Salt Ash. “Upon arrival, crews found two vehicles, one of which was on its side in…
SOPHIE Bennett attended Irrawang High School where she took out either first or second in course in each of the subjects she studied. Sophie also received a number of citizenship awards during her time school. Advertise with News of The…
AS school captain at Irrawang High School, Mabel Bradbury learned to be a leader who listens to her student cohort and advocates for those without a voice. Loving the school environment so much, Mabel decided to study a Bachelor of…
MAYORAL Academic Scholarship recipient William Clark was a school leader and a high achiever in both sports and academia at Hunter Valley Grammar School. He believes that learning to concentrate and put in effort when those around you are not…
IT isn’t everyday that you can enjoy the thrill of the races locally. But recently the Anna Bay Tavern’s Pig Races and charity fundraiser gave the community just that opportunity. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
SUSTAINABILITY and saving water are important factors in the region’s future. Hunter Water is offering $100,000 in its newly released Love Water Grants program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
A PROUD winner of a 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship, Isaac Lyon was unable to attend the scholarship presentations as he is already studying at the Australian National University in Canberra. During his studies at Merewether High School he placed first…
GABRIELLE LEWIS was one of 20 students to be awarded $2000 through the 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship program. Gabrielle is already making strides in her studies and was unable to attend the scholarship award event as she is already in…
ISABELLA and Samuel Harrop are keen students who have both been successful in applying for funding through the Mayoral Scholarship program over the years. Three years ago, Isabella won the funding and is studying a Bachelors degree in physiotherapy at…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…