SENIOR Constable Alison Stewart has been recognised as Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year for 2026. She was honoured as part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards, which shine a spotlight on visionary thinkers, everyday heroes and trailblazing role models who make a meaningful difference in their communities. This year, 94 women […]
FOUR-YEAR funding is being made available to local organisations to combat the impact of priority weeds, updating a previously annual grant program. The new $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program (WAP) is a key component of the NSW Government’s Biosecurity Action Plan, with funding being provided to 97 Local Control Authorities (LCA). Minister for Agriculture […]
IDA Lena Collard OAM was born on 8 September 1920 to Henry and Selina Upton. Below are her memories of growing up as the fifth of seven children on a dairy farm in Bobs Farm. To read part one, visit the News Of The Area website or pick up a copy of last week’s paper. […]
Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage volunteers work together with the visiting kayakers to complete the mission.
Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage volunteers work together with the visiting kayakers to complete the mission. Shallow water around Fenninghams Island restricted rescue vessel LT 30 from getting closer to the stranded boaters. The boaters are taken safely aboard LT 30. A SATURDAY afternoon on the water quickly turned challenging when two adults were left […]
Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]
THE NSW Government has released a new guide to support councils to undertake land audits to identify vacant operational land that could be used to deliver affordable housing projects. The “Council Led Affordable Housing on Operational Land Guide” released by the Office of Local Government provides step-by-step guidance for councils on identifying and managing affordable […]
L925I significantly reduces the efficacy of pyrethroid miticides in managing affected mite populations.
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed the first case of Varroa mite pyrethroid resistance in the state. Laboratory testing at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute identified a known genetic mutation, L925I, which causes pyrethroid resistance in Varroa mites. DPIRD Honey Bee Technical Specialist, Elizabeth Frost, said L925I significantly reduces […]
MORE than 600 drivers were detected allegedly driving with drugs in their systems during a statewide police traffic operation last week. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) commenced at 12am on Thursday 12 February and concluded at 4am on Sunday 15 February, targeting people driving while affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue. During the operation, […]
The Outer Light as it was from the 1800s
ONE of my favourite parts of my role with the NOTA is sharing incredible local history accounts, often directly from those who experienced it firsthand! The story below came from Rob Robinson, who shares memories of life as the son of a lightkeeper on Fingal Island at the completion of World War One. “Five and […]
RAYMOND Terrace has welcomed home one small yet extremely adventurous local. One-year-old budgerigar “Guinness” staged what can only be described as an attempt at a one-bird pub crawl to meet his namesake. The bright yellow youngster, hand-raised by Robin Dualsky’s grandson Jakk, was gifted to fill Robin’s heartache after she lost her cockatoo companion “Cookie”, […]
