A NEW national warning system, AusAlert, is being rolled out and a test message will be sent next Monday, 27 July, at 2pm. Dave Layzell MP, Member for Upper Hunter, has issued a message to constituents, informing them to expect the message and reassuring people that the Monday afternoon message is simply a test. “We […]
WINTER has claimed two more lives in separate house fires, prompting Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) to issue an urgent reminder for residents to check smoke alarms and take extra care with heating appliances. Two people, both believed to have been in their 70s, died in separate residential fires within five days of each other. […]
Long-term Broughton Island resident Jim Karageorgis features on the front of Clarke’s book, ‘Broughton Islanders’. Photo: Supplied.
“I HAVE just returned from a fantastic overseas holiday where the weather was perfect and the fishing excellent. Magnificent scenery and a fascinating local history. Travel time by boat around about 40 minutes from the entrance to Port Stephens. “Broughton Island is an absolute wonderland with high peaks rolling down to long golden beaches. The […]
Eve with a few of her favourite things - eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham.
Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckle, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor of News Of The Area, the family-owned independent local […]
People are encouraged to care for Country. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue.
People are encouraged to care for Country. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue. Every animal rescue reflects broader environmental challenges. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue.. WIRES volunteers care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Photo: @WIRES.wildlife.rescue. WIRES is using NAIDOC Week to encourage people to care for Country, highlighting the link between healthy environments and the survival of Australia’s native wildlife. The wildlife […]
Agriculture minister Tara Moriarty, accompanied by NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Joanne Coombe, addresses the media. Photo: AAP Image/George Chan.
AUTHORITIES have called for calm after Australia’s sixth bird flu case was confirmed at Hawks Nest, with thousands of department staff deployed to the coastline. Authorities insist there’s no bird flu crisis and no need to panic, despite a growing number of birds testing positive to the deadly virus along the Australian coastline. Poultry farms […]
THE Barrington Coast and other select NSW locations are set to receive a tourism boost under a new NSW Government marketing strategy designed to attract more visitors, support local businesses and create jobs across the State. The first phase of the campaign will promote the Barrington Coast, Shoalhaven, Port Stephens, Byron Bay and Sapphire Coast […]
Essential Energy apprentice powerline workers during their training block.
ESSENTIAL Energy is recruiting for the next generation of field crews and people from the regions are strongly encouraged to apply. With the catch-phrase of ‘Swap the desk for the field’, Essential Energy has launched its 2027 Apprentice Program and is actively looking for people who want a hands-on career close to home. Applications are […]
The convoy in Bulahdelah.
The convoy in Bulahdelah. Utes in tow. Drivers enjoying their break. Lions Club president Judy Dixon (right) with Lions committee members. THE Bulahdelah Lions Club welcomed the Aussie Hay Runners to town on Friday, 26 June, providing fresh homemade sandwiches, cake and cold drinks for the volunteer convoy as it continued its journey delivering much-needed […]
Essential costs are still placing pressure on household budgets. Photo: Drazen Zigic on Magnific.
AUSTRALIAN households continued to spend steadily in May, despite ongoing pressure from rising living costs. New figures from the National Australia Bank (NAB) show total consumer spending increased by 1.1 per cent during the month, recovering from a small decline in April. Compared to the same time last year, spending was up 6.5 per cent. […]
