DEAR News Of The Area, I CONGRATULATE NOTA on continuing to publish information about the biggest challenge of our time – moving to net zero emissions. I believe that we all need to act together to solve the complex energy…
FORGOTTEN wars and warriors were remembered with the Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemorations held at Tea Gardens’ ANZAC Park on Sunday 18 August, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Opened by RSL Sub-Branch Treasurer and Trustee Terry Munright, the…
DEAR News Of The Area, FOLLOWING the recently adopted ’Shoal Bay Place Plan’, we have encouraged and written to Port Stephens Council to urgently address the need for an additional access and egress road to Shoal Bay. This need has…
DEAR News Of The Area, WHAT happened on the waters of Port Stephens on Sunday 11 August was unimaginable. A large motor cruiser behaved in a dangerous and menacing manner by zig zagging around the Wangi Queen at close range.…
ANNA Bay touch football identity John Clark has achieved the ultimate recognition on the international stage. The Nelson Bay Touch Football stalwart was named the top senior referee in the universe after representing Australia at the recent World Cup tournament…
GREENS council election candidate Kim Scott is calling for greater transparency around councillor workloads. “All that is on the public record is attendance at council meetings, with only the Mayor also having to publish a diary of meetings,” said Mr…
ON Saturday 7 September the Jetty Memorial Theatre presents ‘Whalebone’, a family performance exploring the role tech plays in our lives. Nestled in the mysterious ‘Depository’, meet a lone worker with a mission. In a world where artificial intelligence (AI)…
THE Orara High School volleyball team has taken out sixth place at the NSW Boys Volleyball Knock Out State Championships. After their successful run in the North Coast Regional Knockout competition, the ‘Orara Thunder’ was ready to mix it with…
PARK Beach Women’s Bowlers held our Gala Day last Wednesday and even though the rain prevented any bowling , we had a great day. Visiting ladies from C.ex, Macksville, Urunga and Woolgoolga enjoyed several indoor games. Trivia was won by…
279 Crossmaglen Rd, Bonville EXPERIENCE luxury rural living on 29.2 acres with this stunning six-bedroom double brick home. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views to the Great Dividing Range, an eleven metre indoor heated pool, and spa. The master suite features a…