DEAR News Of The Area, IT was disappointing to read our federal member’s comments on The Voice (NOTA 2/06). While dismissing high court justice Ian Harrison’s email as emotional, in the next breath he pinpointed Aboriginal violence as the major…
EMERGENCY services cover a wide range of physical and mental hardships, and the Red Cross Emergency Services’ Psychological First Aid is no small part of the support offered. Perhaps a lesser-known aspect of the global charity’s services, Psychological First Aid…
SUNSHINE, saltwater and the picturesque scenery only the beaches of the Tomaree Peninsula can provide. For the Surfing Mums movement here in Port Stephens it’s the perfect recipe to hit the reset button and reconnect with the community while experiencing…
COFFS Harbour swimmer Amelia Moore has spent this week representing Australia at the Virtus Global Games in France. The Virtus Global Games are the world’s largest elite sports event for athletes with an intellectual impairment, and are held every four…
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DEAR Jasminda, When washing my 18-year-old and 20-year-old’s clothes, I frequently come across other items that neither own. These items have been left at our place by their friends. Last week I did eight loads of washing, which seems ridiculous.…
EACH month the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre has a feature artist exhibition. This month that artist is Jenny Dobbie and in a relatively new program for the centre there is also a feature card maker on display, Caron Baker.…
THE Tomaree Triathlon Club is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Point2Pub, the Port’s ultimate swim challenge of the year. Building upon the resounding success of last year’s inaugural edition, Point2Pub 2023 promises to deliver an exhilarating experience…
NELSON Bay and Port Stephens Netball Associations are gearing up for the HART State Senior Netball Championships to be staged in the Hunter region from June 10-12. The three day tournament showcases the strength of grassroots netball with players from…
THE Fingal Bay Bombies game had to be abandoned 25 minutes into the first half at Fingal Oval against Kurri Kurri Bulldogs after a sickening collision that left several players in need of paramedic attention. Young Bombie Dane Carney fired…