A MAN has been charged with animal cruelty offences alleged to have occurred in the Hunter region. On Tuesday 8 October 2024, 98 dead kangaroos were found on Commonwealth land, along with an ammunition box and two cartridges. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

NEWS Of The Area (NOTA) contributors recently met to reflect on some of their stories and experiences in 2024. First up is Fingal Bay’s fishing legend John “Stinker” Clarke, who wished his “enthusiastic” readers a cracker New Year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

TOMAREE High and Hunter River High are participating in a State Government program aimed at addressing a critical shortage of skilled welders. The local schools are among 73 statewide that have purchased a $35,000 Augmented Reality (AR) welding machine. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

VOLUNTEERS from an array of services and volunteer organisations gathered at Salt Ash Community Hall on Monday 9 December for an emergency planning workshop. The evening was aimed at assisting horse and large animal owners to plan and prepare for an emergency event such as a fire or flood. Advertise with News

THE Friends of Tomaree National Park were delighted when nearly 20 people - including many new participants - came together on Saturday 7 December to regenerate coastal forest on One Mile Headland. “Together we are making great progress," said Friends of Tomaree National Park coordinator Sue Olsson. Advertise with News

CONSTRUCTION of a new defence manufacturing facility has commenced within Newcastle Airport’s Astra Aerolab precinct. Defence Minister Pat Conroy and Paterson MP Meryl Swanson joined representatives from the airport and Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) for a sod turning ceremony on Friday, 6 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

PORT Stephens Council’s Coastal Management Program (CMP) has been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, providing a framework for the protection of coastal assets. Mayor Leah Anderson described the endorsement as a major milestone. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

POLICE are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage following a fatal crash at Medowie last month. About 11.30am on Monday 25 November 2024, emergency services were called to Abundance Road, Medowie, following reports a motorcycle and motor vehicle had collided. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

THREE local runners are to participate in the 45th Wakashio Marathon in Tateyama Japan, a sister city of Port Stephens, on 26 January, 2025. They are Neil Kearton and Cheryl Hickey of Corlette, and Rebecca Dennis of Raymond Terrace. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

THE Seaham Christmas Carols return on Saturday, 14 December, organised by the Lions Club of Raymond Terrace. This year’s event will feature carols sung by the Hope Choir, music by The Jumpin’ Jukebox, children’s games and, of course, Santa will be making a special appearance on the Seaham Rural Fire