COVID-19 saw an increase in blood and plasma availability as elective surgeries were postponed but now with elective surgeries back in full swing there is a seven percent increase in demand for more blood and plasma donors. There has…
DEAN Bridgman has watched this once small family owned kitchen business of 39 years turn into a much larger business and also over the five years owning Sawtell Kitchens. Dean’s greatest achievement is honouring their small business values of…
PLASTIC Free Port Stephens have created a product that will help all of us reduce landfill. For those times when you forget your reusable water bottle Plastic Free Port Stephens have teamed up with Bluesky Beverages to create Port…
ON the weekend of 19 February 2021, the Newcastle Port Stephens Game Fish Club hosted the 2021 Garmin-d’Albora Port Stephens Classic fishing competition. The competition ran for the weekend, beginning on Friday 19 February until Sunday 21 February. 96…
BUSWAYS has commenced it’s very first trial of an electric bus in regional NSW on March 1 here in Coffs Harbour. The trial will run for three weeks with the bus being used on both school and route services…
PORT’s café culture is about to get an extra shot, and this time it’s going green. COVID-19 put many things on hold. One of them was the use of “keeper” coffee cups at cafes. Advertise with News of The…
IN a huge week of surfing in Port Stephens the region showcased its great beaches for surfing and the region turned on great conditions for the Pro. The finals of the Port Stephens Pro saw a change of venue…
AFTER many months layoff due to COVID-19, members of the Hawks Nest Bridge Club have made their return to the Clubhouse. Club member Peter Baily said he is excited that the action has recommenced. “We play three times a…