DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE to correct the (highly predictable) latest batch of blatant lies and absolute fabrications that were published in NOTA by the Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) about me and my property and the many aggravated crimes committed against me, my property and the threatened species on my

Dear News Of The Area, Hello REGARDING the story in Port Stephens News Of The Area, edition 21 March 2024 “Can You Help Stinker Identify These Ladies?”. I admin a local history group in Raymond Terrace and surrounds, and recently posted online about the story above as there are many old connections between

THOSE of us with an interest in politics continue to be amazed by the American political system. Politically similar to Australia and England in that two main groups compete in order to achieve government, the American system of non-compulsory voting works very differently to elsewhere. In Australia we have the Liberal

WE’VE been partnering with local businesses and community organisations for a long time now, giving back and supporting our community to create a vibrant place to live, work and visit. Last month, I was fortunate enough to award 20 students with scholarships under the Mayoral Academic Program. Generously sponsored by local

DEAR News Of The Area, AFTER the Sunday (17/3/24) night rainfall, my Monday morning walk along the new reconstructed path between the Anzac Park and the boat ramp prompted me to write this article. It's great to see the Nambucca Council spend thousands of dollars replacing the Anzac Park and boat ramp

THE NSW Fisheries laws controlling the methods of crabbing in Port Stephens were changed ten years ago to protect our significant turtle population. Witches hats, nets and crab traps, with an entry of over 32cm, were banned in our waters specifically to protect turtles. The change in laws has been

HAPPY 50th Birthday to our precious Singing Bridge – a Golden Anniversary to be sure! When gazing at the bridge it is rare not to see traffic passing, but let’s reflect on its history. The Hawks Nest settlement started about 150 years ago with the timber mills, hotel and first school. At that

EACH month a snap taken by a Myall U3A Photography Group member is selected to be printed in News Of The Area. This month’s photo topic was ‘Vegetables’ and the chosen photo was taken by photographer Jim Semple. While not a usual subject for photography, vegetable imagery is used widely

DEAR News Of The Area, Really! Who are the hypocrites here? While Steve Dobbyns claims to be an independent forest industry expert (Opinion, NOTA 22 March) he disappointingly trots out the same rubbery figures and denialist rhetoric that has already failed to convince those on the ground who are concerned about native

DEAR News Of The Area, TO Sharai Hohner and the workers complaining about the lack of all-day parking in the CBD. There is an unwritten rule that ‘you don’t take your customers’ parking space’. At least that’s the rule I worked by when I was 20 years in retail in the CBD.