PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) has turned the lives of residents in the Red Zone near Williamtown Airport into one of uncertainty, financial loss and fear. Prior to the 2019 state election, the NSW Liberal Government labelled the Williamtown…
IT’S time for the weekly police update for Port Stephens. Operation Chrome 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 In the…
DURING the Prime Minister’s visit to Tomago this week the new Liberal candidate for Paterson was launched. The announcement of Brooke Vitnell’s candidacy was no surprise with the PM having been quizzed as to whether he would choose her…
AS the Local Government Elections approach, Labor Party candidates for Port Stephens have made promises to involve and listen to the community. With low scores in the recent community satisfaction survey, it’s clear that Port Stephens residents have high…
RECOGNITION continues for Ampcontrol’s excellence with Peter Cockbain AM, the co-founder of the Tomago based business, winning the 2021 Alumni Medal for Professional Excellence in the University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards. The Alumni Medal for Professional Excellence recognises…
IT’s a dream many of us share when we drop into the local newsagency and buy a lottery ticket – perhaps this time we will win BIG! For one person who bought a ticket at Anna Bay Newsagency that…
THE Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA) is holding a meet the candidates meeting on 15 November. The Forum will be held in the Nelson Room of the Nelson Bay Bowling Club. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE time for nominations for the upcoming Council elections is over and now residents and local businesses will see the candidates out and about, and hear how they plan to deliver for the future. 4 December is election day…
PORT Stephens Council has confirmed the purchase of land that it says will future proof Medowie and drive investment to cater for planned growth over the next 20 years. Covering a total of 7.6 hectares, the key site identified…
PORT Stephens Koala Sanctuary celebrated one year of operations at the One Mile Beach conservation facility on Friday. The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a purpose built eco facility that includes the Port Stephens Koala Hospital, the Newcastle Airport…