ON 5 October 2021, Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue celebrated 75 years since they became operational. The brigade became partially active on 5 October 1946 and by January 1947 they were operating with full capacity. Advertise with News of…
THE Tomaree community is set to benefit from an innovative new course delivered virtually through the TAFE NSW Tomaree Connected Learning Centre (CLC) next month. The nationally recognised Certificate III in Community Pharmacy focuses on developing skilled pharmacy assistants…
PORT Stephens based Ampcontrol have been recognised for their exemplary contribution to innovation, industry and community at the Engineers Australia 2021 Engineer of the Year Awards. The innovative business had three finalists in the awards, with Richard Griffiths a…
THE community of Anna Bay is embracing a new trend designed to make life more fun for kids enduring the long lockdown. During the 2020 lockdown, it was teddy bears hiding in windows all designed to spark some joy…
PORT Stephens SES volunteers are always ready to put their hands up to help not only the local community but the wider community whenever there is need. Last week saw the team join some 400 other emergency service workers…
WE are all aware of the impacts of COVID-19 on our contact with other humans, however many haven’t considered just how animals are coping with the lack of visitors and wildlife parks. Oakvale Wildlife Park is usually filled with…
PORT Stephens parks and skateparks have officially reopened after last week’s decision by the Council to close under Police orders allegedly due to breaches of the COVID-19 Public Health Orders. At the same time that these areas were closed,…
IT’S easier than ever for communities in Port Stephens to understand and get involved in planning for the future of their place. Place plans are being developed for a number of towns across Port Stephens, with a strong focus…
A NUMBER of pharmacies in Port Stephens are now administering AstraZeneca vaccinations to help in the fight against COVID-19. Pharmacies in communities where there is limited access to a GP or vaccine clinic are now eligible to administer the…
PORT Stephens Council is using a prefabricated solution to the washed out road on Foreshore Drive at Salamander Bay. The culvert was washed out in March and Foreshore Drive has been shut for an extended period of time. Advertise…