GOVERNOR Margaret Beazley, representative of the King, visited the Tea Gardens branch of the Australian Red Cross, at the Uniting Church Hall on Saturday 29 June. This final event on the Vice-Regal visit to the Hunter region was made extra-special…
THE battle to prevent offshore wind farms blew up a gale at the Birubi Point SLSC, headed by the ‘No Wind Farm Port Stephens’ anti-offshore wind-farm group, hosting several speakers in a crowded room on Sunday 23 June. Speakers included…
IN A daring bid to raise awareness of the plight of children in foster care, Kempsey’s Wayne Curran embarked on a 494-kilometre run from Kempsey Court House to the Sydney Opera House. He was joined on his journey by ultra-marathon…
A TOTAL of $5 million will be invested into the Tomaree Sports Complex to expand the Don Waring Oval into a multi-code playing surface equipped with floodlights and create a safe and accessible ‘sports walk’ pathway. Tomaree Sports Council President…
A RAYMOND TERRACE teenager who went to an MP’s office while allegedly armed with knives and tactical equipment has been charged with a terrorism offence, after a manifesto published online revealed he had planned a series of attacks possibly inspired…
A TRIO of environmental groups are calling for a management plan for new and expanding quarry locations in the Lower Hunter and surrounding area. The three organisations – EcoNetwork Port Stephens, Gloucester Environment Group, and Hunter Community Environment Centre –…
THE students and staff of St Michael’s Primary School in Nelson Bay took ‘Casual Friday’ to a new height on 21 June with their annual Pyjama Day. Everyone was encouraged to attend school for the day dressed for bed. Advertise…
THE value of the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) is well recognised within the Port Stephens school community. Last week’s nominees were recognised for a range of actions which exemplified PBL values. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
NELSON Bay Marina’s Artisan Collective will be showcasing an exhibition from Newcastle’s Timeless Textiles Gallery in July. Timeless Textiles Gallery is the only commercial fibre art gallery solely dedicated to textile art and has been operating for fourteen years in…
SEX Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Medowie man after he allegedly attempted to groom a child through social media. Strike Force Trawler detectives launched an investigation into the 52-year-old man in May. Advertise with News of The Area today.…