THIS year’s Motorfest could only be described as a great success, its impact on the communities of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, lasting long after the event itself. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get…
THE $72,000 project to improve access to the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club has been given a boost under the latest funding round of the Federal Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities programme. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of…
THE communities of Fern Bay and North Stockton have had their say on a new land use strategy for the area, with a supermarket and retail space seen as key priorities for respondents over the next 10 years. Modern…
PUT aside any preconceived ideas about what entering a beauty pageant means, because Port Stephens youngster Krystal-Rose Cook is turning all those ideas on their head and paving a new way for young people wanting to enter pageants and…
BEING accessible is important to communities, particularly those with a high level of older residents. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like…
THREE Myall Coast organisations have been allocated funds in the final round of the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Grants Program. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Announced last week, Bulahdelah Scouts will receive $10,650 for new equipment, Tea Gardens Men’s Shed…
YOUTH can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to formulating the direction of communities. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Port Stephens Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) was created in 2013 for young people to have their say and to…
APPLICATIONS for the second round of the Stronger Communities funding open on 1 May, with $500,000 up for grabs across the MidCoast region. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations can apply for grants of up to…
THE 2014 hearings of Operation Spicer heard of envelopes of cash being donated by banned property developers including Hilton Grugeon, Bill Saddington and then Lord Mayor of Newcastle Jeff McCloy. In total, eleven NSW Liberal MPs, including then Premier Barry…
EDUCATION week is a celebration of Public Education. With a theme this year being ‘shared stories, better learning, stronger communities’, Medowie schools have showcased the fine education offered to young people and with great success. Medowie Public School, Wirreanda…