A DISPUTE has arisen between the strata committee and owners of the Carindale apartment complex in Nelson Bay over the planned removal of a gum tree. The tree, which is close to a building at the rear of the property, was determined to be a hazard and the strata committee decided

EACH week more students are rewarded for their positive impact in society and at school through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Grahamstown Public School is an enthusiastic member of the program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

This week, News Of The Area speaks to newly-elected Mayor of Port Stephens Council, Leah Anderson. Who are you and where do you come from? I’m Leah Anderson, the first popularly elected female Mayor of Port Stephens. I'm a mum of two kids aged 21 and seventeen. I spent most of

FOLLOWING a somewhat tumultuous year in which there were significant concerns about ongoing funding, Jupiter in Port Stephens has not only managed to carry on its vital services for youth in the region, it has now established a firm partnership that will make it easier to keep going. Operations Manager for