RECENTLY an amazing team of Road Crash Rescue Operators from Port Stephens NSW SES and NSW Ambulance Rescue competed in the inaugural NSW State Road Crash Rescue Championships in Mogo, on the south coast. The combined team was successful…
A RECENT meeting of the Probus Club of Port Stephens turned out to be another bonus event for members and guests with the celebration of their new Nonagenarian (someone between 90-99 years young), Club member Edna Lloyd. Edna’s husband…
MR Fitzsimmmons the newly rescued and named koala arrived at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital in a rather unusual way. The koala was found by two Police Officers on Bagnalls Beach Road. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
RAYMOND Terrace Library is now home to the region’s first ‘Share The Dignity’ vending machine. These machines allow for the dispense of sanitary items and period packs to reduce period poverty for those in need in the community. Advertise…
IT has been almost a decade since former Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox from the Hunter Valley spoke out against alleged cover ups within the NSW Police and the Catholic Church in an open letter to former premier Barry…
FOR many years residents and tourists alike have voiced their concerns about ongoing issues at the Moira Parade boat ramp in Hawks Nest, urging MidCoast Council to provide the necessary funds to upgrade the ramp. Recently, a small amount…
IT’S been six years since the family of Michael Fowler experienced the grief of him simply going missing. On July 6, 2015 the lives of everyone in the family changed. Michael would be 61 years old now and he…
THE NSW Government has extended the Seniors Regional Travel Card for another two years. Most recipients currently use the card to buy petrol although other travel agencies also accept it. A new card is needed for each $250 allocation…
