STUDENTS from St Philip’s Christian College, Port Stephens took part in the annual Red Shield Appeal door-knock around the Salamander Bay and Corlette areas on Sunday 28 May. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE “The staff at the College couldn’t…
’GELIGNITE’ Jack, the larrikin best known for the antic of throwing gelignite out of his car window during the Redex Trials, is the colourful subject of a just released biography written by his son, Port Stephens local Phil Murray.…
DEMONSTRATING genuine support for Marine Rescue Port Stephens (MRPS), Hon Troy Grant, MP, spent two hours at the facility on Wednesday. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Although the rain hampered the view, Mr Grant is familiar with the area…
CHRIS Michalak is back home juggling his ‘trade’ and fundraising for his life-long passion of surfing, and with his current ranking in the top 200, this makes him eligible for entry into the higher sanctioned events. Or CLICK FOR…
THE Plan-It Youth Program is a highly valued career mentoring program at Irrawang High for Year 10 students. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The community mentors led by volunteer, Mrs Libby Dingle, meet their students weekly for ten weeks…
MEDOWIE has played a part in the Mark Hughes Foundation Beanies for Brain Cancer Fundraiser, selling out in a matter of days with Beanies at Woolworths and other local outlets. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Mark Hughes Foundation…
WILLIAMTOWN RAAF Base have been awarded for their efforts in donating blood to the Australian Red Cross. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The awards, presented last month by the Williamtown Blood Challenge Coordinator, Mr Samuel Hayes, were received by…
JOSHUA Lee, a young gymnast News Of The Area interviewed last year, has excelled again. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This time he has swapped the gymnastics gear for swimmers, and is trying his hand at diving. Nine year…
LOCAL producers opened their farm gates to visitors over the long weekend, to showcase the huge variety of produce available along The Great Lakes Food Trail. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The event started in April this year, with…
On 13 May the local community came together to make the Estia Health Tea Gardens Family Fun Day a great success, with over $1200 raised for the local Lions Club. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Around 200 guests visited…