THE executive of the Tilligerry RSL Sub Branch was annoyed recently when out-of-town fund raisers moved into their territory soliciting money for the RSL. President Noel Cartwright told News Of The Area, “We have had bad publicity lately with…
PORT Stephens Council met this week at their regular meeting and announced their long-awaited decision on how a loan of $6million is going to be spent across Port Stephens. In total, nine projects will receive a generous cash…
OLIVER’S Real Food will open its new store in Bulahdelah soon, but not as soon as they had hoped. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE While converting the old Café into the new Oliver’s store, the construction crew discovered considerable…
MILLIONS of the nation’s lowest paid workers will get a weekly pay rise of $22.20 from 1 July. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Under the decision from the Fair Work Commission, the 3.3 percent increase equates to an additional…
THERE are heaps of great markets around the Bay just waiting for you to browse and enjoy. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE On the first Saturday of every month you can visit the Anna Bay Community Markets from 8.30am-2.30pm…
WITH an unusually warm water temperature (up as much as three degrees this autumn) local farmers are seeing their oysters thriving. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE It is common for Sydney rock oysters to lose condition during winter but…
WEATHER conditions have once again delayed the roadworks currently underway at the intersection of Stroud and Lee Streets, Bulahdelah. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A MidCoast Council spokesperson said the contractor has advised that due to the wet conditions,…
HARMONIES will abound at Soldiers Point Concert. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Formed in 2010 Port Harmony aims to present professional quality choral music to the people of Port Stephens. The men and women of the choir perform a…
YOU have no doubt heard of people referred to as ‘fixers’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE They have the job of cleaning up a mess made by others and Sir Edward Parry was one of the best Port Stephens…
THE home at 24 Lakeside Terrace, Medowie, currently owned by Francess Zahra and Mark Tipper has a strong history. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE When Francess and Mark were first shown the property last year, they were immediately drawn…