‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, I was recently asked to be the godparent of my best friend’s newborn. She knows I’m not a religious person, and told me I just need to say ‘yes’ to whatever they ask me in the church. This…
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Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards
EVERY week we see the outstanding efforts of local students to go above and beyond what is expected. The students recognised in the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program aren’t necessarily going to be dux of the school or win a…
Cromarty Descendants Meet To Hear Historian Speak
THE Tomaree Museum Association recently organised a talk by Dr Leslie Kilmartin, a direct descendant of William Cromarty. Cromarty was employed by the famous Arctic explorer and mariner, Sir Edward Parry, when they were both based in Port Stephens during…
Local CWA Branches Make Change
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) is a stalwart organisation that makes positive change across the nation and the globe. It is a movement that has spanned a hundred years and seen Australia through world wars, floods, fires and the recent…
NSW Government invest $315 million to complete Bushfire Inquiry recommendations
THE NSW Government is making a major investment to better prepare communities and respond to bush fires, by committing $315.2 million over the next four years to complete the recommendations of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry in the 2022-23 NSW Budget.…
109 Foreshore Drive development report shows impacts on thirteen species
PORT Stephens Council has received the ecological report it commissioned on 109 Foreshore Drive, as the fight to sell or hold the land continues. Some Councillors remain committed to saving the land for community use, while others are determined to…
4Cyte drive-through Covid-19 testing centres to conduct conduct Influenza and RSV testing
AS of Friday 10 June, all 4Cyte drive-through Covid-19 testing centres now also conduct Influenza and RSV testing for symptomatic patients. As reported by Hunter New England NSW Health authorities, there has already been a sharp rise in cases of…
Medowie Ambulance Station one step closer
MEDOWIE is a growing community. More people means a very real need for infrastructure and services. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –…
Tilligerry Social Golf Club
TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club results for 10 June 2022. Outright winner: Bob West. 32 c/b Runner up: Greg Hinton. 32 Bonus points winner: Colin Marsden. 32 Runner up: Kel Dorney. 31 Ball winners: Ron Dews 31 Peter Hil l31 Hugh…
Nelson Bay Golf Club
NELSON Bay Golf Club Results 5 June – 11 June 2022. Results Round Up: Sunday 5 June: Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course: Grade A: Peter Hazer (14) 36, Ross Lalor (15) 34; Grade B: Callan Alderson (21) 34c/b, Nigel Eves (22)…