AUSTRALIANS have been urged to come together and support homegrown industries as US President Donald Trump threatens hefty tariffs on more goods. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday announced $750 million in federal funding to develop new technologies for lower emissions and better productivity in Australian metals manufacturing. Advertise with News of
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Nelson Bay Artisan Collective’s alcove of featured artists
LOCATED opposite the bustling boat terminals at D’Albora Marina in Nelson Bay is a quiet sanctuary of art, sculpture, expression and visual collaboration called the Artisan Collection. Each month, a dedicated space within the gallery, aptly named “The Alcove”, hosts a different exhibition. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace included in planning control reforms
THE State Government says its ‘Low and Mid-Rise’ housing policy is set to deliver 112,000 homes across New South Wales over the next five years. The new reforms change planning controls within 800 metres, or a 10-minute walk, around 171 town centres and stations to allow dual-occupancies, terraces, townhouses and residential
Funding boost for veterans projects
MORE than $124,000 in funding has been provided to 99 community groups, schools and ex-service organisations across NSW as part of the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP). Minister for Veterans David Harris announced that $124,629 will be provided to a wide variety of projects that commemorate and educate NSW communities about
Pride Of Port Stephens: Eric the Emu
WELCOME to “Pride of Port Stephens”, a new regular column from News Of The Area highlighting the unique icons that make the region special. THE Bay’s favourite local celebrity, Eric the Emu, has inhabited his iconic, often overgrown and flooded roadside paddock, since he was a chick - initially alongside
PFAS concerns spread to Medowie as inquiry hits Hunter
MEDOWIE residents Michael Walton and Paul Rooms appeared last week as witnesses to an inquiry into ‘forever chemical’ contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout NSW. The inquiry, overseen by a NSW Upper House select committee, rolled into Newcastle on Tuesday, 4 February, following hearings and site visits in the
Airfield reconfiguration takes flight at Newcastle Airport
STAGE one of planned reconfiguration work is now underway ahead of Newcastle Airport’s international terminal opening in August. Newcastle Airport Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said the airfield reconfiguration was an important step in the airport’s attempt to become a “world-class international gateway”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
Aluminium sector to share in billions to help go green
AUSTRALIA’S aluminium industry is set to share in billions of dollars of investment to help it convert to renewable energy. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Tomago on Monday to unveil a green aluminium production credit scheme that will provide financial support to smelters changing their energy source before 2036. Advertise with
Port Stephens visitor numbers spark traffic congestion debate
THE summer holiday season has once again brought hordes of visitors to Port Stephens, sparking debate over ways to better manage traffic congestion. As it has previously, the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group (THHG) set up “help desks” at Tomaree Headland from Boxing Day into the new year, providing local information
