THE NSW Government and NSW Police held a Community Safety Forum in Hawks Nest on Friday, 21 March, discussing police approaches to addressing and preventing crime in Port Stephens. Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley and Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, were joined by representatives of Port Stephens-Hunter
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Coles, Woolies guilty of increasing margins: watchdog
COLES and Woolworths are two of the most powerful and profitable supermarkets in the world but should not be split up, the competition watchdog has found in a major review of the sector. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released its final report into supermarkets on Friday, finding major chains had
Cross-party nod for probe into ‘rogue’ childcare firms
SHOCKING allegations of children being sexually abused, restrained for hours and served low-quality meals have prompted a government-backed parliamentary inquiry into the childcare sector. The NSW probe is the first called since an ABC investigation revealed widespread failings in the nation's burgeoning for-profit childcare system. Advertise with News of The Area
‘Save Balickera’ launches appeal against Stone Ridge Quarry site development
Stinker’s Fishin’: My annual preschool fishing bonanza
Myall Coast Chamber promotes region to visiting sailors
Rapid response units to tackle regional youth crime
NSW Police have launched rapid response units to tackle youth crime across the state. Operation Soteria is a high-profile strategy involving around 60 officers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au Deputy Commissioner Paul
Stinker’s Stories: Port Stephens is different
Hearings underway for Martins Creek Quarry appeal
DARACON’S appeal for approval of the proposed expansion of the Martins Creek Quarry continues, with hearings now underway and continuing until 28 March. On 17 March, the public portion of the case hearings were held at Tocal Hall. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
