THE Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct has reached a major milestone, signing agreements for key design work and environmental impact studies. The precinct, supported by $100 million funding from the Federal Government, will renew a disused 220-hectare industrial site to facilitate clean energy production, storage, transmission, domestic distribution and international

CAREERS in defence aviation will be on show in the Hunter this week with Government and industry partners coming together to give school leavers, and job-ready young adults, a look into the rewarding career path of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Thanks to the State Government’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Attraction Program, Hunter

Following a review, speed limits have been reduced on High Street, Wallalong. Transport for NSW completed a speed zone review on High Street at Wallalong between Clarence Town Road and Market Street, reducing the 80km/h section to 60km/h and reducing the default 100km/h speed limit to 50km/h. Advertise with News of The

TAP to the beat of your old time favourite songs when Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club hosts its 24th annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival this month. Hundreds of rock’n roll enthusiasts from far and wide will gather at Wests Diggers in Nelson Bay from Friday 18 October to Sunday 20

THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group has been conducting a ‘Help Desk’ at Tomaree Headland during the school holiday period, supporting visitors to the region with key tourism tips and hints. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981

THE NSW Electoral Commission declared all positions on Port Stephens Council last week, with five new councillors and four returning councillors beginning their four year term. Incoming Mayor Leah Anderson said she is delighted to welcome the new Councillors and lead a team that understands the community's values and priorities. Advertise with

A WOMAN faced Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday, 4 October, charged over alleged domestic violence offences and with threatening police during her arrest. About 2.10am that morning police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were patrolling the Tanilba Bay foreshore area, when they located and attempted to speak with a woman