Burrawan Lodge 594 Burrawan Forest Drive, Lake Innes PERFECTLY positioned in the serene countryside of Lake Innes, Burrawan Lodge presents a rare opportunity to embrace the best of rural living without sacrificing modern comforts. Spanning an impressive 120.2 acres (48.66…
OFFSHORE wind and a small easterly swell set the perfect scene for the beginning of the North Haven Boardriders’ 2025 season on Sunday, 16 February. The first club contest of the year featured 55 surfers across five grades – A,…
BARBARA Hollebon is this week’s Heart of the Haven. Born in Mosman, Barbara grew up with her parents, Dorothy and Clifford, and younger brother Clayton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
DEAR News Of The Area, I’D just like to offer a correction to Louise Cranny’s recent letter on the growth rates of trees and their potential carbon storage. As approximately half of the dry weight of a tree is carbon,…
DEAR News Of The Area, EMINENT scientists have estimated $25 billion of Australian coastal property is under threat from erosion caused by climate change fueled storm surges and they are advocating a staged retreat from development in coastal hazard zones.…
RAYMOND Terrace’s Riverside Park has received furniture upgrades consisting of eight covered picnic tables. The project was conceived in mid-2024, and construction took place in November of last year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
ADDRESSING more than 300 people gathered at the launch event for the Garmin Billfish Shootout, Liberal candidate for the Federal seat of Paterson, Laurence Antcliff, was well aware that beneath the general air of excitement for the fishing tournament there…
PORT Stephens golfing whiz Amy Squires is US-bound after securing a four year college scholarship with Texas Tech University. The talented Boat Harbour teenager will take a giant step towards realising her dream of playing on the Ladies Professional Golf…
GENTLEMEN of the Tea Gardens Men’s Shed celebrated their institution’s tenth anniversary on Sunday 2 February, marking a decade of camaraderie and helping the local community. “The work to set up the shed was an initiative of the Lions Club,…
NERONG’S entry sign has been destroyed after almost continual vandalism since it was first installed in August 2023. Originally erected by the Nerong Progress Association (NPA), the large sign was located at the turnoff into Whimbrel Drive and was funded…