IT’s time for your weekly emergency services update. Salamander Bay Accident At 4:25AM on Thursday 16 December Salamander Bay Fire Rescue NSW responded to an accident at Salamander Bay Waste Station. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
PORT Stephens residents got a chance to enjoy their first ever Doggy Day Out at Robinson Reserve over the weekend. Dogs and their owners enjoyed a great day with interactions with National Parks and Wildlife, Port Stephens Council and…
MEDICAL Practices in the Nelson Bay area will now be able to recruit doctors easier after changes to priority area classifications. Meryl Swanson, Federal Member for Paterson, has worked over the past twelve months to ensure that GP and…
ON Monday 6 December 2021, the NSW police confirmed that they have taken and intend to auction the car and personal property of Sasha, a 26-year-old climate activist. Sasha was arrested and sentenced on suspicion of being involved in…
IT is almost 11 years since the original development of the Bannisters was approved by the State Government. An extension for the project was granted in 2016 and now the community has been advised that Bannisters are planning to…
IF you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet, you can’t go past supporting an iconic species by purchasing merchandise that funds the care of koalas in need in the Port Stephens region. Port Stephens Koala Hospital is located within…
THE RAAF Base is the source of the PFAS contamination at Williamtown. The community has been left devastated by the contaminated land, with children unable to play on their lawns safely. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
LIONS is a service based organisation that supports a range of projects within our local schools. The Soldiers Point Lions Club’s project for the year was to assist schools in our community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
WELL girls and boys, Santa is packing his sacks with lots of lollies for the good boys and girls of Tilligerry and will be coming down a street near you on Saturday 18 December. There are a few changes…
RESULTS from the local government election continue to flood in, with votes too close to call. With nine councillors and one mayor to be elected, the current results are as follows. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…