FEDERAL Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson has called for urgent blood tests for residents affected by PFAS contamination at Williamtown, after a Human Health Risk Assessment failed to provide any reassurances. “The fact that the NSW EPA has…
MANY Myall Coast residents leapt at the opportunity to swap their work and school uniforms for denim in support of Jeans for Genes Day last Friday. Every dollar raised during the annual fundraising campaign helps scientists at the Children’s Medical…
THE King Family are well known to residents in both Karuah and Medowie, so it was no surprise that the community banded together to plan a night to support Jason King, to help relieve some financial pressure on…
POKE-MANIA has hit the Myall Coast with local residents exploring the region’s streets, parks and other sites to capture the little critters with their mobile phones. Large groups of Pokémon hunters are regularly seen congregating in known PokeStops including Myall…
Mr Brian Debus of Bobs Farm, Mr Adrian Everitt of Fingal Bay and Mr Norman Jackson of Salamander Bay were each recognised their contribution to the local community over the past half century during an afternoon tea with local MP…
WHEN North Arm Cove residents celebrate, they celebrate in style. This year’s Christmas in July dinner was no exception, and the residents were treated to a fine spread. North Arm Cove resident, Jan Noake, told News Of The Area, “This…
MEDOWIE, Williamtown, and Salt Ash residents are reminded by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to be aware of the danger posed by house fires during the cooler months. Locals are especially encouraged to ensure they have working smoke alarms,…
THE 16th Port Stephens Annual Community Dolphin Census has confirmed the resident Bottle Nose Dolphin population is stable. A total of 86 dolphin sightings were recorded during a one hour observation period last month. Past studies conducted by Macquarie University…
Dear News Of The Area, DO the residents of Great Lakes realise that, they, together with 4/5 of NSW subsidise the city areas as regards Electricity. 4/5 of NSW is covered by Essential Energy and Endeavor Energy and pay an Electricity…
IT is with great sadness to report the already well known fact that NSW have again lost the annual NRL State of Origin series, falling short of victory against QLD on Wednesday June 22 by losing 26-16 to a gutsy…