IN 2020, a small delegation of women in Port Stephens and beyond, who had been supporting their sons, partners and husbands through family law court journeys and separation from their children, launched the inaugural Broken Hearts Ribbon Day. Tired of…
PORT Stephens Council’s Place Plan for Karuah was nominated in the Best Strategic Planning Project category of the NSW Awards for Planning Excellence. The Awards recognise and acknowledge innovation and excellence in planning across the state, and showcase leading practice…
LAST week a small group of Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) students in Year 10 and 11 attended a two day industry tour at Tomago. Students visited Ampcontrol, Varley Group, Westrac and Koppers. BCS Careers Advisor Linda Drenkhahn said the tour…
ON 11 November 1918 the German Government of the day accepted the terms of the Armistice presented to them by the Allied Nations. At 11:00 am that day the guns officially fell silent, bringing to an end four terrible years…
THE annual ‘Greenkeepers Revenge’ golf day at the Hawks Nest Golf Club is always a fun day played on Melbourne Cup morning. This year’s event was a corker and provided many challenges for the 60 contestants! It’s not easy trying…
ON Wednesday, 2 November in a ceremony at Parliament House in Sydney, The Hon Mark Coure MP, Minister for Seniors and Multicultural Affairs, presented awards to some of the best senior writers in NSW. Each year seniors around the state…
REMEMBRANCE Day holds a special place in the hearts of those who have served, their families, and in the hearts of the nation. On 11 November 1918 the German Government of the day accepted the terms of the Armistice presented…
IT’S time for our community to nominate local champions who’ve supported or inspired others, shown leadership or excelled in their field as part of the 2022 Annual Awards. Held on Australia Day each year, the awards are an opportunity to…
He Saved My Life SOME years ago Tanilba plumber Peter Marchant underwent surgery for a class 2 brain tumor. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.…
A HOUSE fire in Raymond Terrace this week is serving as a timely reminder to check your smoke alarm batteries. Giacomo Arnott, Deputy Captain of Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue told News Of The Area, “Our crews are pleased that…