SEVEN months on from the big announcement of funding to dredge the Myall River estuary, local interest groups are frustrated with a lack of action. In January, Port Stephens MP Kate Washington announced a multi-million-dollar funding proposal to clear out the sand that has built up within the estuary,

MIDCOAST Council is developing a Children and Young People’s Action Plan to support young people across the MidCoast to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. “If you are a young person, a carer, or you work with young people, we want to hear from you,” said Alex Mills, Council Manager Libraries,

RECENTLY on the cover of the NRMA’s ‘Open Road’ magazine was a fine picture of Seal Rocks lighthouse. The article mentioned that it is one of only two that have an exterior stairway. This lighthouse is certainly a treasure that has been keeping our coast safer since its construction in 1875.

CHRISTMAS came six months early at the St Andrews Op Shop in Tea Gardens, where a massive sale of festive cheer was held over 12-13 July. The sale at the local institution and Aussie cultural cornerstone was perfectly timed for the July school holidays, with dozens of visitors and families

EACH month the Myall U3A Photography Group selects a photo taken by a member to be published in News Of The Area. The group’s photo inspiration topic for the month of June was ‘Yachts’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us