HOUSEHOLDS and businesses in Medowie and Raymond Terrace will be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better NBN. These upgrades are part of the NBN’s fibre upgrade program which…
THE body of a man has been located in the water at Swan Bay. About 9.10am on Saturday 18 February 2023, officers from Port Stephens Water Police responded to a report that a body had been located approximately 60m offshore…
A MAN has tragically died after being pulled unconscious from the surf at Wreck Beach. About 7.40am on Saturday 18 February 2023, police attended Wreck Beach, near Shoal Bay, to investigate reports a man had not returned home after going…
WITH concerns for the wellbeing of a rapidly growing homeless population in Port Stephens, Di Ball, the executive director of the Raymond Terrace-based Wahroonga Aboriginal Corporation, fronted Port Stephens Council’s 14 February meeting during public access. In the past several…
DEAR News Of The Area, I DO a lot to help the environment but I won’t be voting for any of the parties pushing environmental issues or climate change on 25 March. I already do all I can in my…
VOLUNTEERS on the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG) stall at this year’s Seniors Expo in Hawks Nest got a pleasant surprise with an unexpected koala sighting locally. MKEG was using the stall to promote their environmental work, raise funds…
DEAR Jasminda, My girlfriend leaves her GPS on in the car even when I know how to get to the location. We can’t have a decent conversation because of this. Bill S. Dear Bill, Have you been in a relationship…
PORT Stephens based adults looking to ‘give back’ to their communities are being called upon to join a volunteer youth mentoring program to help make a difference in a young person’s life this year. Vicki Condon, founder and CEO of…