COFFS Harbour Swimming Club dive back into action as Covid restrictions ease and community sport returns. The first club night since lockdown is on Friday 29 October where the intermediate and advanced swimmers take to the outdoor 50m pool…
DEAR Jasminda, My wife has started a plant-based diet to reverse the effects of our overeating during lockdown. Though I find this admirable, I’m starving after each meal, so I’ve taken to making up an excuse to go for…
TOMAREE High School is about to participate in a program which will attract some of the state’s best graduates. The school is one which will participate in a program which mentors and develops accelerated leadership programs. Advertise with News…
PORT Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer has officially opened the new Medowie Road shared pathways at Medowie. The 2.5km long and 2.5m wide shared pathways connect Ferodale Road to South Street, improving accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, mobility scooters and prams.…
IT’S time for your weekly update from the Police and Marine Rescue. Marine Rescue During training on Tuesday, the crew from Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a request to tow the vessel Eliza from an emergency mooring at Wanda…
ATTEMPTING to lead NSW out of a COVID-affected economy, the state’s new Premier is splashing the cash for families. Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following the…
DEAR News Of The Area, JUST a quick reminder of the Astronomy contest for our kids. I have extended the deadline to 21 November since we will have an abundance of prizes. Contest rules! 12 -15 age group: entrants…
2/44 Myall St, Tea Gardens NSW 2324 Make an offer 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/2 garage STEP through the front door and you’ll instantly be impressed by this home. Only three years old, this townhouse exudes an ambient of space with…
I HAVE always been an admirer of traditional fishing boats. From my childhood years in South Australia, at Victor Harbor and Stenhouse Bay, there were many examples of ‘clinker’ fishing boats, solidly crafted and powered by oar or ‘putt…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Live Fire Safe Ready The NSW Rural Fire Service alongside the NSW Government and Fire and Rescue have launched ‘Live BushFire Ready,’ a program to support locals in creating a bushfire…