THOUSANDS more students will train at sixteen Australian universities through the allocation of an additional 4,001 Commonwealth supported places in STEM courses to help grow the skilled workforce required to deliver the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pathway. Here in the Hunter,…
YOU know it’s getting close to the silly season when public Christmas trees light up in Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay! In fact, Raymond Terrace boasts the biggest Christmas tree in the Southern Hemisphere. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace is calling for the community to join with them to celebrate the groups that make up the social fabric of Raymond Terrace. On Saturday the 9 December 2023, Raymond Terrace is holding its first…
PORT Stephens Council is encouraging residents to spread the cheer by shopping local and keeping their hard-earned dollars in Port Stephens. Research undertaken by Council found that for every $100 spent at local businesses in Port Stephens, around $60 stays…
THE Seaham Christmas Carols return on Saturday December 9, organised by the Lions Club of Raymond Terrace. Lions members are collaborating with representatives from the Seaham Park Committee, Seaham Rural Fire Service, Seaham Scouts and other community members to deliver…
ENVIRONMENTAL water released into the Hunter River helped native fish migrate over key barriers while supporting the river’s overall health, final reports have found. The multi-agency project was led by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE), with monitoring…
IRRAWANG Public School’s Preschool has been recognised for their practices which were recently graded as exceeding all of the National Quality Standards and regulatory requirements for preschools in all areas. The Preschool is nestled within the grounds of Irrawang Public…
THE Soldiers Point Lions Club will be selling their famous Christmas cakes and puddings this month to raise key funds for their work in the community. Whether supporting emergency services or looking after the vulnerable, Lions members can always be…
MOTORISTS are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions on Maitland Road between the Newcastle Inner City Bypass and the Oak Precinct to progress the Hexham Straight Widening project. Out of hours work will be carried out from Sunday 3 December,…
LOCALS and visitors came together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fly Point – Halifax Park marine protected area in Nelson Bay on Sunday 3 December. One of the most visited dive sites in NSW, the Fly Point marine…