Letter to the Editor: Road safety issues
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a mobility scooter advocate I must comment on that new community acquisition – a supposed safety thing in the middle of the road at the base of the Singing Bridge on the Tea Gardens…
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Tomaree Tri Club to host Point2Pub race
THE Tomaree Triathlon Club was recently thrilled to announce the return of the Bannisters Point2Pub Swim Classic, scheduled for Saturday 29 June at Soldiers Point. This community-favourite event features a two kilometre open water swim and the McCauley K, a…
Letter to the Editor: Worrying claims on electricity costs
DEAR News Of The Area, RECENT letter writer Bruce Murray makes a number of patently wrong claims about the CSIRO Gencost Report, in the NOTA of 6 June. The Gencost Report documents the lifetime costs of various types of electricity…
Letter to the Editor: Future plans for Medowie centre
DEAR News Of The Area, THERE has long been arguments on the subject of what governments should use public money for and the Medowie Sports and Community Centre is a prime example. This project has been plagued with issues since…
Letter to the Editor: Dutton’s reactors too expensive
DEAR News Of The Area, AT long last, Mr Dutton has revealed (ABC TV, 19 June) that his nuclear proposals are not commercially supported by private enterprise companies. Instead, the Opposition has opted for a socialistic approach, whereby taxpayers cough…
Hunter Water Regulation remake on public exhibition
THE regulation that supports Hunter Water to provide water and wastewater services to more than 630,000 people across the region is up for renewal, and now is the time to have your say. The regulation helps Hunter Water to deliver…
Road upgrades to allow for renewable energy construction
ROADS between Newcastle and Dubbo will be upgraded to allow for more efficient transportation of components for renewable energy projects. The components will include wind turbine blades, batteries and transformers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
Clear parking marking coming to Marine Drive, Tea Gardens
SAFER parking should be on its way for residents and visitors to Tea Gardens, with a recent win by the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Progress Association in getting parking lines organised along Marine Drive. “This has been an ongoing issue for…
Singing Bridge refuge island goes ahead despite community concern
RECENT contentious roadworks at the foot of the Singing Bridge have caused several community groups to lament the often slow and impenetrable bureaucracy that gives painful birth to such projects. Community concerns centre on issues such as the impregnable nature…
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club enjoys social outing
A GRAND day out was had by the members of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club, who assembled their fleet of beloved vehicles to journey to Heritage Gardens, near Maitland, on Thursday 20 June. “The Motor Club generally holds…