DELIVERING on a pre-election promise, the NSW Government has committed $10 million over three years to repair and rehabilitate local roads in Port Stephens. The funding will be allocated to the pavement rehabilitation of ten roads including Tomaree Road at…
THE community of Anna Bay has come together to rehome Pixie, a pure alpine dingo. Pixie’s owner was unable to continue to care for her after she escaped two days before they moved permanently to Tasmania. Advertise with News of…
WITH the holiday period coming to an end, the Probus Club of Nelson Bay is getting back into full swing. This mixed gender Probus Club meets at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club on the second Thursday of the month at…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) is displaying an exhibition titled ‘Reflections’ until 5 March. “We invite you to step into the gallery where reality intertwines with the ethereal, where reflections dance on the surface and mirrors the depths…
NEW South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews sprang into action on Monday 29 January following reports of a bushfire in Anna Bay. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
TWO local runners are back from Japan after participating in the international Wakashio Marathon in Tateyama, a Port Stephens sister city, on 28 January. It was the first sister cities sporting exchange following a three-year suspension due to COVID-19. Advertise…
THE Wellness Centre Port Stephens empowers people to foster proactive attitudes, further driving wellness priorities in the community. “By providing customer service excellence and leveraging a wealth of various holistic health knowledge and practices, we help people grow organically and…
I WONDER how many Port Stephens residents and visitors realise that we are surrounded by a marine park (MP). Did you know that the Port Stephens – Great Lakes MP is the largest of the six marine parks in New…
IT WAS a big field for the annual Karuah Cup and Shield held on Saturday 3rd Feb. 95 Players with 46 of those A grade players. The conditions were perfect, overcast and no wind. The course was in fantastic condition…
THE first Monthly Medal Round for Saturday Ladies Competition was held this week. This is a Stroke format, where players’ nett results determine the medal winners. Prizes are also awarded for the best gross scores in each division. A good…