AUSTRALIA’S reefs and marine ecosystems are at grave risk of mass bleachings and extinction, a marine heatwaves research briefing from the Climate Council has found. Port Stephens is home to Australia’s southern most coral reef at Fly Point. Advertise…
PETER Park and Kay Kim have been welcomed as the new proprietors of the restaurant at the Hawks Nest Golf Club, now known as PK’s Restaurant. Peter and Kay accepted the opportunity to take on the catering contract at…
ON February 24, Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Meals on Wheels provided a thank you morning tea for their volunteers. The program depends on the 70 plus volunteers to help with cooking in the kitchen and delivering meals to the clients.…
IT’S time for your emergency services update for the Myall Coast. Water Vessel Safety. Marine Rescue Port Stephens reminds all marine vessel users to log on when they head out on the water. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Myall Park Croquet club members enjoy an active life. Club member Gordon Ingate proves that staying active is one key to longevity, recently celebrating his 96th birthday with his fellow club members. On Monday 28 March, nineteen members…
THE Annual Fishing Challenge held between Hawks Nest and Narrabeen Fishing Clubs was held on 25-27 March. Even though Narrabeen outnumbered us, local knowledge helped Hawks Nest win the competition and win back the shield. The overall men’s winner…
SAIL Port Stephens (4-10 April) is underway and the waters of Port Stephens are proving to deliver a great regatta for the 121 vessels competing in the Commodores Cup. The big seas and wild weather leading up to the…
APRIL is set to be a busy month for the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. With its position on the Jetty Foreshores, the Yacht Club is perfectly positioned as the sporting and community hub of the Harbour. Advertise with News…
WHEN the 2008 Daytona winning motorcycle was exhibited at North Coast V-Twins last week, it was an opportunity for Ashley Beaton and the team at V-Twins to raise money for victims of the recent floods. The iconic motorcycle was…
URUNGA is fast becoming the heart of outdoor art on the Mid North Coast, with another exterior mural unravelling a thought-provoking story for passers-by to ponder over. When you next visit the small seaside Urunga, you will notice that…