THE Port Stephens Friendship Group has just completed a great eight day stay in the NSW Tablelands area, where they visited some great locations and enjoyed special eating options. President Keith Hobbs told News Of The Area, “Highlights included visits…
THE residents of Recluse Place in Salt Ash are breathing a little easier following the withdrawal of a contentious Development Application (DA) for one of the homes in their neighbourhood. The property, owned by Atwea College, had been marked as…
THE school initiative that recognises students for positive acts and excellence in citizenship, the Positive Behavior for Learning (PBL) program, is an embedded part of the Central and West Wards of Port Stephens. The community and school joint initiative promotes…
TILLIGERRY RFS was first to respond to a fire in Essendene Gardens, Mallabula, when a blaze engulfed the front section of the old squash court complex. The two storeyed rear structure incurred smoke damage and the fire was prevented from…
HOMELESSNESS NSW has strongly endorsed the NSW government’s plan to expand the Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper program to include access for victim survivors of domestic and family violence. A new government taskforce will be established, which will include Domestic…
PORT Stephens Council has approved the development of a new residential apartment complex in Soldiers Point at their recent Council meeting, following some discussion concerning a disputed ‘height variation’ which, it had been suggested, would exceed legislative guidelines. The plans…
PORT Stephens Council has approved the expansion of a car park for the Astra Aerolab Business Park currently being developed in Williamtown. Astra Aerolab, a site within the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct, is being referred to as a “defence and…
APPRENTICES facing financial or personal hardship will be supported to undertake their trade and study through a $2.25 million NSW Government scholarship program. Applications are now open until 21 July for the 2023 Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships program that will…
THE ‘2021 National Community Attitudes Survey (NCAS) States and Territories report’, released last week by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety Limited (ANROWS), found that every state and territory has improved in their attitudes towards violence against women over…
NELSON Bay Women’s Bowling Club (NBWBC) members proudly supported the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group on Tuesday 23 May, with over 40 ladies attending a tremendously fun-filled day featuring a scrumptious morning tea and a friendly game of bowls. More…