CONGRATULATIONS go to all of this week’s Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) Award nominees. A representative from Salt Ash Public School told News Of The Area, “Salt Ash Public School is proud to be a Positive…
HUNTER WATER is strengthening support for customers who may be affected by cost-of-living increases, with a range of assistance programs and support services available. Kylie Bennett has led Hunter Water’s customer assistance team for thirteen years. Advertise with News of…
PORT Stephens Council has unanimously supported a new ‘Place Plan’ for the Port Stephens Hinterland. The Hinterland Place Plan was developed in partnership with the local community and reflects their values and priorities, outlining actions to improve the liveability and…
IF there’s one thing that Fiona Brown wants people to take away from her new book, it’s this: live your life without regret. Fiona is a remarkable and accomplished figure in the Port Stephens community. Advertise with News of The…
BUSINESS Port Stephens (BPS) recognised many years ago that if the township of Nelson Bay was to remain looking the way the community expected it to, they would need to instigate a program which would tackle the task. Working in…
THE Pokémon craze is alive and well in Sawtell and surrounds thanks to the formation of a club created by Matt Tobin, a year 4 teacher at William Bayldon Public School. The Sawtell Pokémon Club is an evolution of weekly…
‘GARDEN of Life’ is an upcoming ceramic and painting exhibition at Sawtell Art Gallery (SAG), opening at 6pm on Saturday 18 November. This exhibition is billed as a tribute to women in the arts from around the world, celebrating spirit,…
BPW COFFS COAST’S final Women, Wisdom and Wine evening session for 2023 will explore the topic of ‘personal sustainability’. The meeting will examine the question of ‘How to maximise personal wellbeing and productivity to thrive not just survive’. Advertise with…
THE ORARA Valley Community Hub Action Plan was officially introduced to the public at the Glenreagh markets on Saturday 4 November. The Action Plan represents the culmination of a six-month process involving engagement and consultation with the Orara Valley community…
THE first of its kind to be held in Coffs Harbour, Saturday’s International Food and Dance Festival well and truly lived up to the hype. With a theme of ‘A bright light in a worried world’, 240 locals and their…