Federal member for Paterson Meryl Swanson today met and congratulated Philadelphia Coleman, of Salt Ash, who was at Parliament House as one of 12 winners in the Country to Canberra Leadership Competition. The winners, young rural women who submitted passionate…
Man’s best friend or a neighbour’s worst nightmare? The answer can depend if there is a dog in the vicinity who barks incessantly. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Port Stephens Council has opened its proposed revised Dog Noise Policy for…
Dear News Of The Area, The Thursday Walkers’ penultimate walk for the year was a local one on a track heading out from Lions Hill. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Michael led us out and into the bush. Some track,…
Last month’s devastating bushfires around the Medowie and Karuah areas were a timely wake up call to all residents of Port Stephens. With forecasts for the summer ahead pointing to a hot, dry period, the threat of a dangerous bushfire…
News of the Area has donated a new medium-density Thicknesser to Bulahdelah Men’s Shed in appreciation of their hard work in building the newsstands for the paper. The high-quality modern newsstands are used everywhere from Nelson Bay to Hawks Nest,…
Sixty-eight guests attended a special luncheon held at Wests Nelson Bay Diggers on Friday November 18 to show Port…. …Stephens Legacy Group appreciation of the tireless efforts and generosity of its supporters throughout the year and their never ending efforts…
Fourteen medals between three competitors! Six gold, seven silver and one bronze is the latest medal tally added to team Him-Do Tae Kwon Do. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Ronald Bergan, Liz Bergan and Dave Kilroy proudly displayed their haul…
Dear News Of The Area, I question the Baird State Government’s use of the [Tomaree and Stockton] facilities once they turf out the disabled residents. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE My gut feeling is telling me that they have property…
Six hectares of land at Soldiers Point was recently declared an Aboriginal Place following a 35 year battle to achieve it. This momentous achievement for the local Worimi people culminated in celebrations on Saturday 26 November at Spencer Park, Soldiers…
This coming weekend will be the 36th Annual Dance Concert for Robyn Yvette’s Dance and Talent Centre. The current dance studio is located in the heart of Salamander Bay and has been providing excellence in dance tuition in a fun…