AS Port Stephens prepares to head to the polls on 9 September, a new contender has this week thrown his hat in the ring, and announced his intention to run for the position of Mayor and East Ward Councillor…
“HOUSTON we have a problem….” These words have passed into everyday usage as a result of an explosion on board the ill-fated Apollo 13 moon mission of 1970. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Les Fellows from Tanilba Bay remembers…
ENDALLDV was first established in answer to the national conversation regarding domestic violence revolving around who can be a victim, what services and support are available and who is able to access these services in times of crisis. Or…
SOME carers in Port Stephens have been stunned to learn that they can no longer access the Mental Health Carer Respite Support Programme, a Department of Social Services initiative. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Due to the roll-out of…
AN afternoon called “Men and Motors” will be held at All Saints Anglican, 169 Gan Gan Rd, Anna Bay on Saturday March 25 from 1pm to 4pm. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Local mechanic Gary Roth will be…
AFTER a decade of stopping traffic to ensure the safety of our school children, Mr Don Bland has handed over his ‘lollipop’ stick. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Affectionately known by many as the lollipop man, not only is…
THE Tomaree Business Chamber hosted their business breakfast on Wednesday with sponsors being yours truly, News Of The Area. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It was a hugely successful morning with a huge crowd in attendance. Fly Pelican donated…
THE Pacific Highway south of Bulahdelah was partially blocked after a heavy vehicle collided with safety barriers at about 3am on 22 February. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The B-double vehicle carrying refrigerated goods was travelling in the northbound lane…
A TEENAGE boy has been charged over a fire which totally destroyed the office area at a sawmill in Bulahdelah. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The blaze, which occurred on 24 December, 2016, also caused considerable damage and disruption to…
LOCAL Police recently took part in the Statewide Operation Drink Drive 1, targeting alcohol related driving offences. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In Bulahdelah, three people were arrested and charged for various drink-driving incidents during the two-day blitz, which…