THE annual Hannam Vale Open Garden and Market Day has been a beloved community tradition for more than two decades. This year's celebration was held on Sunday, 27 October at Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve, attracting locals and visitors from far and wide keen to explore a variety of privately-owned country

THERE has been plenty of interest in researcher Ian Richardson’s discovery that Bonny Hills took on its name in 1948 - and not 1947 as previously thought. As explained in last week’s News Of The Area, the township used to be called Green Hills (also, Greenhills) but in 1947 the Postmaster

NANS and pops returned to the playground at Laurieton Public School (PS) on Wednesday, 23 October for Grandparents Day. The occasion recognised grandparents and their roles in our lives, with many staff and students labelling it one of the most exciting days of the school year. Advertise with News of The Area

WORKERS across hospitals and health departments in NSW will receive a pay bump while nurses and midwives continue to negotiate for better wages and conditions. More than 50,000 cleaners, scientists, security staff, psychologists, wardspeople and other professionals at public hospitals and health services across the state will receive a four per