THE Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is now consulting on proposed regulations for offshore electricity infrastructure. The proposed regulations support the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 and set out requirements for offshore wind projects once an offshore electricity infrastructure licence has been granted. Advertise

THE team at Nelson Bay Golf Club are celebrating after being nominated as finalists in the Environmental Sustainability category of the 2024 Clubs NSW Clubs & Community Awards. “Our submission, titled ‘Putting Nature First’, showcased Nelson Bay Golf Club's work for the environment in our community,” the Golf Club’s Brooke

THE Federal Government has received the independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The review was commissioned to deliver on the Government’s election commitment to explore alternative uses for land impacted by PFAS. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

WORKS will soon commence to upgrade five playgrounds across Port Stephens to improve the wellbeing and liveability of local communities. Korora Oval at Salamander Bay is the first in line for a new playground, designed for all abilities and ages. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

FINGAL Bay’s Return and Earn bottle bank is set to be removed at the end of March from its current location in the car park of the Fingal Bay Sports Club. “We’ve had so many complaints from a lot of local residents referencing the noise of glass breaking and also the

LANDCARE groups across the region continue to perform important regeneration work and wage war with invasive weeds. In Corlette a group of Landcare volunteers maintain the walking and cycling track that follows the coast along Bagnalls Beach from ‘Dutchies’ through to the western end of Bagnalls Beach, as well as

STUDENTS from Bobs Farm Public School have spent a day at the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Port Stephens Fisheries Institute (PSFI) at Taylors Beach. One of the largest specialised aquaculture research facilities in the country, the PFSI is a multi-disciplinary centre with staff from several units within the DPI based

THE Port Stephens Creatives Conference brought Port Stephens and Hunter creatives together to share ideas, network, and collaborate. Port Stephens Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson said the one day event inspired ideas and opportunities for creative arts across Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

THE start of 2024 has been the start of a new chapter for Jupiter – the counselling and wellbeing service supporting young people in Port Stephens. Founded by Caring for Our in Port Stephens Youth (COPSY) in March 2019, the service operates in Salamander Bay, Tanilba Bay and Raymond Terrace, providing