Port Stephens News Of The Area 29 September 2022




PORT Stephens residents are standing up against the NSW Government’s lack of action on the region’s homelessness crisis. On Saturday 24 September, dozens of locals from across the Port Stephens LGA gathered at the Tomaree Lodge site to call for…

THE second round of Barrington Coast’s ComeVisit campaign is underway. ComeVisit encourages MidCoast residents to win prizes just by inviting their friends and family to visit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…

NSW is getting ready to stop the use of single use plastics. To drive home the message on why it is so important to ‘Stop It and Swap It’, a new campaign will highlight the impact of single use plastics…

THE school holidays are here and MidCoast Council is running several family-friendly events. In the first week of the holidays, movement and choreography workshops aimed at young people with and without dance experience will be hosted by Kristina Chan. Advertise…

AFTER 40 years of service with Port Stephens Coast Guard (now renamed Marine Rescue) Richard Osborne is weighing the anchor. He has served in various roles, including two terms as Commander. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…

THE parklets which caused such angst at Shoal Bay are being welcomed at Karuah. The local community is repurposing the structures which, along with planters, are hoped will become a highlight of a renewed and vibrant town centre. Advertise with…

THE Myall U3A Art Exhibition will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm at the Old Library in Hawks Nest (the demountable building adjacent to the Community Hall).…

ON Monday 22 September, representatives of Tea Gardens Country Club and The Garden Eatery travelled to Sydney to attend the NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards at Royal Randwick Racecourse. The Gardens Eatery was a finalist in Regional Asian Restaurant and…