THE City of Newcastle is calling for comment on its new draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) as part of its commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive community. This plan includes the Stockton precinct. Advertise with News of…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Fullerton Cove Fire On November 30, crews from Williamtown/Salt ash and Medowie Rural Fire Brigades responded to reports of an unknown fire in the Fullerton Cove area. Advertise with News of…
FOR the first time, the old school site in Lemon Tree Passage was abandoned as a polling place and the auditorium at Club Lemon Tree took its place. This was seen as both more voter friendly and more in…
PORT Stephens-Hunter Police District have welcomed three new Probationary Constables to the district. Class 350 are the newest attested recruits from the NSW Police Force who were sworn in on Friday 3 December 2021. Advertise with News of The…
RAYMOND Terrace’s mammoth pine tree has been lit. On Friday night, the community came together underneath the 43m tall Norfolk Pine tree for the annual community event of lighting the tree. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
PORT Stephens Labor have wrapped up their election campaign for the 2021 Local Government Elections. With results for Mayor too close to call on the night of 4 December, family, friends and volunteers gathered to congratulate candidates Jason Wells…
PORT Stephens has the opportunity to take part in the new energy revolution which will assist Australia in reducing emissions as per the COP26 agreement. Workers in the Hunter and Central Coast are set to benefit from the powering…
“MUM, I’m bored.” These words should be a thing of the past as the new recreational facility at Mallabula Cval comes on stream for the school holidays. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
VOLUNTEER surf lifesavers have stepped up to assist with flood rescue and relief efforts underway in the Hunter region in the past week. All weekend volunteers from a number of Surf Life Saving Clubs in the Hunter Branch assisted…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Motor Vehicle Accident Karuah Rural Fire Brigade were called to a motor vehicle accident on Tarean Road this week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…