NEWCASTLE Permanent last week announced its Future Maker Awards, celebrating people in the community who are making a real difference, with a total of $5,000 in prizes on offer. Nominations for the Future Maker Awards are open to everyone in…
MARINE Rescue NSW volunteers across the state’s 46 units completed 425 rescue missions in March, returning 920 boaters to shore. In Port Stephens, 30 rescues were completed last month. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
A NEW exhibition showcasing the part the region played in WWII has commenced at the Visitors Information Centre in Nelson Bay. “Although ANZAC Day is the impetus for the timing, the display is really to showcase the involvement of Port…
RACING for charity took on novel meaning at the Charity Pig Race Day, held once again at the Tea Gardens Country Club on Easter Saturday, 8 April. It was a great pig day out for everyone, with clowns, face painting,…
THEIR playing stocks have been severely ravaged but everything points to another competitive season in 2023 for the Nelson Bay Gropers Rugby Club. The loss of 60 players through retirement and unavailability is a crippling blow to the famous Gropers,…
FOR me the battle against asbestos is personal. I lost my father to asbestos five years ago – 35 years after his exposure to the mineral in his workplace. Some of those he worked alongside have not been impacted. Working…
PORT Stephens and Nelson Bay Netball Associations will parade their emerging and senior talent at this year’s annual Netball NSW State Championship tournaments. They are two of sixteen Netball Associations in the Hunter and Central Coast region that will participate…
MONDAY 3 April: Well done to Sheila Rattray, Sheril Johnson, Robyn Beaumont and Dale Winter on their success at Kotara Invitation Fours Day after 2 games they had 2 wins and 21 points as did 2 other teams, on count…
MYALL Masters Swimming Club concluded another successful summer with the annual Awards Presentation and Dinner on 4 April. Amidst great hospitality and fine food and wine provided by Tillermans’ Kerry and Peter Hodges and staff, 41 members, partners and friends…
5/92 Booner Street, Hawks Nest Price: $650,000 – $680,000 THIS spacious open plan top floor apartment is situated only 250m from the iconic Bennetts Beach. An extremely pleasing property that features three balconies (the main with glimpses of the ocean),…