DEAR Jasminda, What is the correct etiquette around dishwasher unstacking and restacking? Who should be responsible and how can I improve the process in the family home? Fiona W. Dear Fiona, I think there should be a process. Let’s deal…
GARRY makes a will making various gifts to his two children. Five years later, Garry is diagnosed with cancer and while admitted to hospital, makes another will, favouring one child over the other. He passes-away three days later. Garry’s capacity…
17 The Esplanade, North Arm Cove Land size: 1032 sqm SET on the high side of the street, this 1032 sqm block will command wonderful water views. The block is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and just a…
INVESTMENT markets react to shocks but then settle with reality. President elect Trump’s historic and somewhat unexpected win in the USA elections has set a positive tone to US financial markets. Unexpected because while commentators predicted a close result, opinion…
DEAR News Of The Area, THERE are several isolated communities identified by the NSW Rural Fire Service as having ‘Extreme’ fire danger rating and potentially ‘Catastrophic’ consequences should a major fire event kick off. This is well known by MidCoast…
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST weekend our son Stevo flew to Brisbane to join the crew of a French yacht called “Cocodi”, which is sailing in this year’s Sydney to Hobart. Her skipper and crew have just sailed her…
AN impressive turnout of locals ranging from young pupils from St Philips School in Salamander Bay to some of the oldest veterans in NSW, paid their respects to Australia’s fallen during Nelson Bay’s Remembrance Day service. The anniversary has long…
THE Christmas spirit was on display at the Salamander Shopping Centre for the launch of Kmart’s 37th annual Wishing Tree Appeal. Together with founding partner The Salvation Army, the store is once again calling on the community’s support to help…
WHEN a Port Stephens man recently suffered a cardiac arrest while driving, quick-thinking passersby jumped in to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ultimately saving his life. Thanks to their swift actions, he had a positive outcome. Hunter Heart Safe, a Newcastle-based…
PORT Stephens Council has launched a new initiative aimed at making the Development Application (DA) process easier for residents and businesses. The ‘Demystifying Development Applications’ video series coincides with Council’s Housing Delivery Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Housing Support…