SUBMISSIONS are now open for a parliamentary inquiry into PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales. “The detection of PFAS, commonly known 'as forever chemicals' in some of the state's water catchments is extremely concerning,” committee chairman Cate Faehrmann MLC said. Advertise

PORT Stephens residents are being invited to participate in a study aimed at improving road safety. The Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study is being led by researchers from The University of NSW and is supported by Port Stephens Council. Mayor Leah Anderson said this is an excellent opportunity for

ENTHUSIASTIC Bobs Farm Public School students walked through the school car park recently on a very short excursion to the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) storage facility. Only metres from the school, the old Bobs Farm Community Hall has become the holding venue for the TMA until a permanent venue is

THE expertly-created work of artisans Colleen Sessions and Louise Leddie is on display at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) until 12 November. Colleen’s artistic journey began more than 12 years ago, when she first became a member of PSCAC. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

THE Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct has reached a major milestone, signing agreements for key design work and environmental impact studies. The precinct, supported by $100 million funding from the Federal Government, will renew a disused 220-hectare industrial site to facilitate clean energy production, storage, transmission, domestic distribution and international

CAREERS in defence aviation will be on show in the Hunter this week with Government and industry partners coming together to give school leavers, and job-ready young adults, a look into the rewarding career path of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Thanks to the State Government’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Attraction Program, Hunter

Following a review, speed limits have been reduced on High Street, Wallalong. Transport for NSW completed a speed zone review on High Street at Wallalong between Clarence Town Road and Market Street, reducing the 80km/h section to 60km/h and reducing the default 100km/h speed limit to 50km/h. Advertise with News of The

TAP to the beat of your old time favourite songs when Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club hosts its 24th annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival this month. Hundreds of rock’n roll enthusiasts from far and wide will gather at Wests Diggers in Nelson Bay from Friday 18 October to Sunday 20

THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group has been conducting a ‘Help Desk’ at Tomaree Headland during the school holiday period, supporting visitors to the region with key tourism tips and hints. Group president Peter Clough said visitor numbers to the iconic headland have been “exceptional”. “In fact up to 300 [people]