SEVEN months on from the big announcement of funding to dredge the Myall River estuary, local interest groups are frustrated with a lack of action. In January, Port Stephens MP Kate Washington announced a multi-million-dollar funding proposal to clear out…
A TEAM of independent candidates officially launched their council election campaign on 20 July at the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club. The group is led by Port Stephens Mayoral and East Ward candidate Mark Watson, who claimed 12.9…
YOUNG rural women and non-binary people from across regional New South Wales will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Power Trip’ to the nation’s capital. Celebrating its tenth year, Country to Canberra’s prestigious Leadership Competition launched this week, opening…
A MOTHER’S intuition is fierce and undeniable. When Jacquie Cooper sensed there was something more complex behind her son Leo’s developmental mobility delays, the Soldiers Point registered nurse heeded her instincts, seeking help from her local maternal health centre. Advertise…
TUCKED away in the far corner of the Kooinda Centre in Tanilba Bay is a hidden trove of treasures. Celebrating fifteen years of operation, Tilligerry locals affectionately call it ‘The Church Shop’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
ON Saturday morning, 27 July, the Friends of Tomaree National Park will engage in bush regeneration on the One Mile/Morna headland. “The Tomaree Coastal Walk provides so many locals and visitors with wonderful experiences exploring our dramatic coastline, and one…
A ‘HUMAN WHALE’ was formed on Fingal Bay beach on Sunday 21 July, highlighting the Port Stephens community’s appreciation for the majestic humpback whale migration. This unique and exciting event brought together hundreds of participants who formed the outline of…
VETERAN volunteer staff at Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch hosted a very special guest on Tuesday 16 July. David ‘Eric’ Brae recently celebrated his 100th Birthday, and is believed to be the last surviving World War Two combat veteran living in…
ANTHONY Albanese and Peter Dutton are struggling to attract a majority of voters to back them as the preferred leader of the respective parties, according to Newspoll. The latest survey for The Australian showed only 28 percent of voters nominated…
THE third Rumble in the Jungle Trail Run is being hosted by Coffs Trail Runners on Sunday 4 August. The event takes place at Ulong with runners exploring the rainforest and waterfalls of Bindarri National Park. Distances range from a…