AS Local Government Elections approach, News Of The Area is introducing you to the candidates for the Election. Group F is Katheryn Smith’s team consisting of herself, Lance Fletcher, John Sahyoun, Stewart Carruthers, Mydie Keegan and Simon Eyre. Advertise…
IT was a busy week for Raymond Terrace Fire & Rescue NSW crews, particularly on 20 November. The crew’s work day started at about 9am with reports of a garage on fire on Mount Hall Road, Raymond Terrace. Advertise…
OVER the weekend, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District conducted a proactive operation targeting unregistered trail bikes on roads and road-related areas within the district. Operation Tea ran last weekend in areas including Rutherford, Telarah, Woodberry, Chisholm and Raymond…
THE recent release of the name of a sailor whose body was recovered after the sinking of HMAS Sydney in 1941 has brought memories flooding back to Tanilba’s Barbara Evans. DNA testing has now identified him. Advertise with News…
FRUSTRATION is hitting our roads as residents are hit with the cost of vehicle repairs after hitting potholes on Port Stephens Council roads. One resident has applied unsuccessfully to have repairs to his vehicle reimbursed by Council after a…
THE Norm Bassan Lions Park has been re-dedicated after restoration of the Stockton Park. Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes proudly supported the restoration and re-dedication to a very worthy citizen. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
KELLY Hammond has been advocating for the residents of Port Stephens for many years, and is running on Jason Wells’ Labor ticket for Central Ward. Kelly Hammond told News Of The Area, “Jason shares my values and passion for…
A BELATED Christmas in July or an early Christmas Party for the Probus Club of Fingal Bay, it doesn’t matter how you label this event. It was a great fun day for the club’s members. Advertise with News of…
PLANS to upgrade a section of the Pacific Highway between the Newcastle Inner City Bypass and Hexham Bridge took a leap forward last week, with the release of the concept design and environmental assessment for community comment. The Hexham…
WHEN Raymond Terrace resident Laura Charlton received a letter from Port Stephens Council outlining a plan to cull wild deer in the area, she was horrified. The letter, dated 26 October 2021, read that the deer had been identified…