Port Hunter Marauders Touch Footy is a competition encompassing Newcastle, Maitland and Medowie. One such team based in Medowie is striving to take out next month’s State Cup, and considering their recent success, they have every chance of doing so.…
Anna Bay residents will rejoice over breaking news that the eyesore at the entrance to their picturesque village will soon be no more following the sale of the former Birubi Beach Resort site this week. Once considered a landmark development…
In Australia, Remembrance Day is observed on the November 11 every year. Services are held at 11.00am at War Memorials, schools and in towns across the country. During the service, the “Last Post” is sounded by a bugler followed by…
It was perfect weather for a perfect weekend at Tastes At The Bay. From early diners listening to the sound of Michael Bublé on the marina, to kids having their faces painted, cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and pie eating competitions,…
Residents around the Twelve Mile Creek and close-by areas, just south of Karauh, have come close to disaster after the fire has burnt dangerously near their homes. Denise Timony from Twelve Mile Creek told News Of The Area, “The house is still standing…
From a career in wall and floor tiling, to living the dream on the Championship Tour (CT), and chasing his goals of becoming a World Champion surfer, life has been exciting for Chris Michalak. Chris started surfing at five years…
The opening of the cricket season continues in Bulahdelah with the primary aged children signing up for the Milo T20 Blast. The first play began on Friday 21 October and the season will run to Friday 24 February 2017. T20…
The recent inaugural Triathlon Festival in Hawks Nest was so successful, organisers have already announced it will be back next year. “I am happy to let you know that we will be coming back to Hawks Nest in 2017,” Seb…
Port Stephens Council’s capital works program for 2016 – 2017, costed at over $28 million, is in full swing with a range of infrastructure works across the local government area with everything from drains, roadworks, community buildings and traffic lights…
Two young male gymnasts are quickly making a name for themselves, and paving the wayuu for other young boys to embrace the sport of Gymnastics. Joshua Lee and Joshua Thompson both attend Medowie Christian School and both train at Hunter…