‘On The Couch’ With Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, When I told my fiancé-to-be that I loved travelling, I didn’t think it would be a long-term relationship. Now we are getting engaged, he wants to travel to Europe. The problem is, I hate flying. In fact I…
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Christmas In July For Was celebrated by the Probus Club Of Port Stephens
FOR those who love the festive season, getting dressed up for Christmas needs to come around more than just once a year. Members of The Probus Club of Port Stephens enjoyed Christmas in July with a river cruise lunch on…
Tomaree Road footpath issues addressed with Asset Manager claiming four to eight years for completion
IN early 2022 Port Stephens Councillor Giacomo Arnott raised a motion regarding the Tomaree Road footpath, or lack of it. Councillor Arnott said wheelchair-bound residents currently had to use the road to travel along parts of Tomaree Road, where there…
Port Stephens SMART Parking Plan to expand across region
PORT Stephens Council is on the road for a series of remote meetings. On 26 July Councillor Giacomo Arnott chaired an Ordinary Council Meeting at the Greenhouse Pacific Dunes Golf Club in Medowie, while Mayor Ryan Palmer was in Singapore.…
Positive Behaviour for Learning
AT Irrawang Public School this week Mia Darcy was recognised for demonstrating leadership in and dedication to cultural education as part of the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program. Mia joins the schools K-2 Ginyaang group each week, sharing personal…
Many Hands Make Light Work
THERE is a group of regulars that walk Birubi Beach practising the Take Three For The Sea each time they venture out. However in recent times these dedicated beachcombers have seen an increase in plastic and other rubbish on their…
First home or investment at Tea Gardens
ADDRESS: 39 Motum Avenue, Tea Gardens PROPERTY TYPE: House PRICE: $729,000 CONFIGURATION: Three bedroom, two bathroom WHETHER you are looking to buy your first home or an investment that doesn’t need to be renovated, this modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is…
Tales of the Ocean presented as the second instalment of Bulahdelah community conversations session
THE Bulahdelah War Memorial Land Managers have announced the second instalment of ‘One plus One’, a series of interviews featuring a variety of locals with different backgrounds and stories. August’s session is titled ‘Tales of the Ocean’, with the conversation…
Port Stephens Literature Awards now open
THE Port Stephens Literature Awards are now open for entry with the closing date being 31st October 2022. This year the Tilligery Lions Club will be overseeing the competition with prizes totalling $1100. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
Lifeguard service contracted for five-year-period for MidCoast beaches
MIDCOAST Council has accepted a five-year contract with Surf Life Saving Services. Following the recent MidCoast Council meeting on 27 July 2022, an offer from the Australian Lifeguard Service for the provision of lifeguard services was unanimously accepted. Advertise with…