DEAR News Of The Area, WHEN I hear people complain about the cost of living crisis I wonder how many of them take note of the surcharges charged by some businesses? Electronic transactions are convenient, as demonstrated by our usage,…
DEAR News Of The Area, LOCAL member Gurmesh Singh says he’s not impressed with the NSW Government’s budget. Really? Not impressed with $5.1billion for 8,400 new social housing dwellings to help rectify twelve years of neglect under his party and…
IF you’ve ever considered representing your community as a MidCoast Councillor, now’s the time to find out more with the nomination period starting Monday, 5 August 2024 and ending at 12 noon Wednesday 14 August 2024. Every four years the…
MIDCOAST Council has been named a finalist in the 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards in the category ‘Excellence in Tourism Services’ for its Barrington Coast destination brand. This award recognises the innovative practices of the Barrington Coast Visitor Information Centres…
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from this week on the Pacific Highway to install rumble strips between Taraen Road and The Branch Lane, Karuah Work will be carried out from 7am to 6pm weekdays and 7am to 5pm…
A PRAYER afternoon for countries in need will be held at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Sunday 30 June. “The Baptist Church will be open for prayer from 12 noon until 4.00 pm and all those wishing to pray…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is reaping rewards in our region. Last week’s nominees included Irrawang Public School’s Kylahni, who was nominated for leadership and sportsmanship. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
HER Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Mr Dennis Wilson will be visiting Maitland, Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens and Tea Gardens from Wednesday, 26 June to Friday, 28 June 2024. Community leadership, health,…
LADIES that quilt together can truly make a difference together. Early in the year the members of Jan’s Patchwork Group out of Anna Bay had the notion of holding a craft fair, having been inspired by a recent visit to…
A GROUP of exceptional local students were recognised by Port Stephens Council last week with Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Awards. Nominated students for PBL awards are featured in News Of The Area each week during school term, with…