SPECIAL congratulations go to all the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Award nominees for the week. Sarah Foister, PBL coordinator for Karuah Public School told News Of The Area, “At Karuah Public School, Positive Behaviour for Learning continues to bring…
PORT Stephens tourism operators were well represented among the winners at the NSW Tourism Industry Awards. There were celebrations all around as renowned cruise operator Moonshadow-TQC Cruises was awarded gold at the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards held on Wednesday 8…
THE Royal Australian Navy (RAN) service of Medowie Probus Club member Keith Bailey was the topic of a recent meeting of the club, presented by fellow member Ann Tomlinson. The presentation centred on when Keith was a Lieutenant Commander in…
BEFORE those gathered at Saturday’s Nelson Bay Remembrance Day service, Port Stephens Legacy members unveiled a commemorative plaque celebrating 100 years of the organisation. For the past century Legacy has supported the widows and children of Australia’s servicemen and women.…
THE Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary has won gold in the prestigious ‘Tourism Attraction’ category of the NSW Tourism Awards. Port Stephens Holiday Parks Section Manager Kim Latham attended the ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the Koala Sanctuary,…
THE NSW Government has released new NSW Coastal Design Guidelines to protect and enhance the state’s waterways, coast, and estuaries along our world-famous coast. DPE Acting Executive Director State Policy and Strategic Advice Danijela Karac said NSW’s coastal environment is…
THE Nelson Bay Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) will host a Christmas Market on November 25. Offering a range of items from scones and tea to plants grown by CWA members, the market will raise money for different…
THE members of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) firmly believe that art is about sharing joy. The centre’s current exhibitions, on display until 12 December, are themed around travel and Christmas crafts. Advertise with News of The Area…
1/71 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens Price: $400 per week IF you are a couple looking for a rental with awesome character you cannot go past this three bedroom apartment overlooking the Myall River in Tea Gardens. Located above commercial premises,…
DEAR News Of The Area, DID any of your readers question Dutton on what alternative he would offer to solar or wind generated power in terms of sustainable energy? Does he propose a “small” nuclear reactor (SRN) down at Nelson…