PORT Stephens LAC Police Officers last week attended the Newcastle, Sydney and Canberra ceremonies to commemorate Police Remembrance Day. National Police Remembrance Day is an annual event that commemorates the service and sacrifice of the 254 members of the NSW…
WHEN Rebecca Garlick realised she would not be able to travel down from Queensland to visit her father for his birthday three years ago, she unknowingly started a chain reaction of kindness from locals, and a wonderful memory for all…
Dear News Of The Area, I’M not sure if you got any photos of the weekend storms (24 Sep) but as they were pretty ‘spectacular’ I thought I’d send you a few. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This was…
Dear News Of The Area, I AM delighted to support a new local newspaper for the residents living on the Tomaree Peninsular. A local voice is important because residents living on the Peninsular have many different experiences and face…
Dear News Of The Area, RECENTLY our Shoal Bay Strollers walking co-ordinator was awarded NSW Local co-ordinator at The Golden Shoe Awards. Nominations flowed in from all over the country to the Heart Foundation. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE…
Dear News Of The Area, IT’S wonderful to see local business flourish and prosper within the Port Stephens community. I couldn’t be more pleased to see that Mick and the team at Medowie News of the Area are now…
Dear News Of The Area THE installation of the mooring grid for sea pens for Yellowtail Kingfish is proceeding well on the Marine Aquaculture Research Lease in Providence Bay. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Cardinal markers and much of…
OUR Blue Water Wonderland of Port Stephens attracts an array of visitors to our shores every year. The past week brought about a chance meeting and introduction to Mr Lee Bracegirdle. Lee had stopped to view a Koala that had…
GLORIOUS spring weather created near perfect conditions for the 78 bowlers competing for the title of the 2016 Queen of the Mountain last week. Held at Bulahdelah Bowling Club with the picturesque Alum Mountain backdrop, friendly rivalry was present amongst…
SUNNYBOYS, the iconic frozen sticky treat enjoyed by generations around the country, is now officially a thing of the past. A spokeswoman for The Daily Drinks Co confirmed the production of the icy treats stopped in August this year due…