THE Country Women’s Association of NSW’s annual State Conference held in Coffs Harbour from 6-9 May ended with members endorsing more than 25 motions across sectors such as health, law and order, education, transport and the environment. The motions were…
AN emerging comedian in her sixties is embarking on an overseas trip with a difference. A “legend in her own lunchbox”, Boambee’s Mary K has been invited to perform in Toronto, Canada next month. Advertise with News of The Area…
STIRRING, toe-tapping tunes to hum along to or to shake in your shoes, the program for Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s Spies and Secret Agents concert is curated to stir emotions. Inspired by the famous music of movies and TV series…
13 James Scott Crescent, Lemon Tree Passage 4 bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car Price: $895,000 WELCOME to 13 James Scott Crescent, a captivating brand new four-bedroom home nestled in the picturesque suburb of Lemon Tree Passage. Ideally situated within a…
ACROSS Port Stephens, sport is a big part of our culture – from touch football to netball, swimming and surfing, basketball, bowls, badminton and boxing – there is no shortage of sports for our community to enjoy. Council is committed…
THE Tilligerry Tennis Club will host a Biggest Morning Tea (BMT) at their Clubhouse later this month to raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Council. “As readers should be aware, cancer will personally touch about one in three of…
THE Suburbtrends ‘Rental Pain Index’ has been released for May 2024, painting a worrying picture of the escalating severity of the rental market crisis in Australia. As rental prices continue to climb and homes remain scarce, the report highlights the…
SOCIAL, affordable and crisis housing remains in short supply across the state, with the Port Stephens and Newcastle regions no exception. The Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) said the inaugural State of the Housing System report paints a…
RESIDENTS Around Corlette are seeing red over what they believe are long overdue repairs and maintenance to footpaths. Corlette resident and former Port Stephens Councillor Brian Watson-Will told News Of The Area, “The footpath access adjacent to Corlette Community Hall…
DEAR News Of The Area, A RECENT article in Renew Economy contained a statement that separate research has determined that the effect on ocean habitats from the development of offshore wind farms is minimal. I draw the Federal Government’s attention…