Time to light up the night with pride in Raymond Terrace. Photo: PSC.
ILLUMINATE Raymond Terrace 2026 will again light up Boomerang Park on Saturday, 19 September. The free community celebration brings together live music, fire twirlers, fireworks, food, stalls and lanterns in the park from 4 pm to 8 pm. The much-loved event is supported by local schools, community groups, service organisations, residents and businesses. Port Stephens […]
Newcastle Airport named best airport in the nation. Photo Althea Guinsberg.
Newcastle Airport named best airport in the nation. Photo Althea Guinsberg. The newly designed terminal .Photo Althea Guinsberg. NEWCASTLE Airport has taken out a major national award, being named Australia’s Airport of the Year for 2026. The award was announced at the Australian Aviation Awards in Sydney on 6 August. Newcastle Airport secured the top […]
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 […]
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 […]
TWENTY-year-old Dyarna Crupi has been recognised in the NSW Parliament following the launch of her new business, Support to Independence, a community-based service designed to help young people develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. Local MP Tanya Thompson acknowledged Ms Crupi’s achievement in the Parliament of NSW this week, praising her initiative and determination […]
Pat Burrows explains the Community Garden’s composting method.
NEW Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) recycling requirements are coming into force. From 1 July, most large food businesses will have to recycle their food waste, with the aim of diverting it from landfill. The changes will also require all councils to provide household food waste recycling services from 2030. “Without action, NSW is […]
The Barrington Bike Park has previously received eco-certification through Ecotourism Australia.
MIDCOAST Council is currently sponsoring local tourism businesses to receive eco-certification through Ecotourism Australia. Three local tourism operators were supported through the process in 2025. Eco-certification indicates that a business meets globally recognised sustainability standards and supports businesses to improve their practices and build long-term resilience. Executive Manager Sustainable Development, Rachel Pleasant said the Ecotourism […]
Demonstrating Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in CSIRO's Renewable Energy Integration Facility.
THE CSIRO has officially launched the $3 million upgrade of the Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) at its Energy Centre in Newcastle. The national science agency says the upgrade will significantly expand Australia’s capability to test, validate and commercialise technologies needed for a more sustainable, reliable and secure electricity system. The expanded facility includes a […]
Bridge Construction and Maintenance apprentice Maddi Ormsby. Photo: NSW Gov.
SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]
Russell and Monica from Tea Gardens Post Office with Diane and Harry from BT’s. Photo: Tea Gardens Post Office.
AN ERA has ended for a major local business, with BTs for Fashion closing its doors for the last time at Tea Gardens’ Myall Quays shopping centre. Nearly 20 years ago, Harry, Diane, Nicole, Adam, and their families, who hailed from Townsville in Queensland, brought a new outlet for fashion and accessories to Tea Gardens, […]
