THIS week News Of The Area continues to highlight the incredible recent recipients of the Mayoral Academic Scholarships. Amongst them was Georgia Sloane from Irrawang High School, where she has consistently ranked in the top ten students of her cohort.…
IF elected on March 25, NSW Labor have pledged to contribute over $10 million for urgent road upgrades and emergency road repairs across Port Stephens Labor’s $10 million road upgrade package is to start detailed planning and early works on…
COMMUNICATION is a highly valued skill in the job market. In fact, the AAGE Employer Survey 2022 rated communication skills the top sought after skill by employers recruiting new staff. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
ONE in every 308 people live with Parkinson’s Disease and most are diagnosed at age 60. Probably the most globally recognised case of Parkinson’s Disease is Micheal J Fox, who as an actor starred in the sitcom series Family Ties…
STRENGTHENING its commitment to providing a diverse workforce and the next generation of innovators, Ampcontrol has announced its sponsorship of Hunter-based industry schools outreach program HunterWiSE. HunterWiSE is an initiative for women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington announced last Friday that eleven sporting clubs across Port Stephens have secured a share in $50,000 from the NSW Local Sporting Grant program. This funding will enable local sporting groups to purchase new equipment,…
SOPHIE Bennett attended Irrawang High School where she took out either first or second in course in each of the subjects she studied. Sophie also received a number of citizenship awards during her time school. Advertise with News of The…
AS school captain at Irrawang High School, Mabel Bradbury learned to be a leader who listens to her student cohort and advocates for those without a voice. Loving the school environment so much, Mabel decided to study a Bachelor of…
MAYORAL Academic Scholarship recipient William Clark was a school leader and a high achiever in both sports and academia at Hunter Valley Grammar School. He believes that learning to concentrate and put in effort when those around you are not…
A TOTAL of $13,107,265 will be provided to improve three key Hunter region roads to better withstand natural disasters through the Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package, which is equally co-funded by the Commonwealth and NSW governments. “In total three…