FEDERAL Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek declared extensions to Port Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) officially open on Saturday 21 September. The official opening was held at the facility on Gan Gan Road near One Mile Beach, with a plethora of VIP guests in attendance. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

A ‘QUILT of Valour’ has been bestowed upon Keith Bailey for his service in the Vietnam war. The presentation of the quilt was made at the Medowie RSL sub-Branch on Saturday 7 September by Andre and Susanne Stegeman from Quilts of Valour Australia (QOVA). Advertise with News of The Area

AUSTRALIANS have been urged to avoid red meat and nuclear power, develop new industrial processes and revegetate the land to slash greenhouse gas emissions. The national Climate Change Authority on Thursday released its review of how the nation is tracking towards net zero under existing policies. Advertise with News of The Area

STRONGER-THAN-EXPECTED figures for building approvals have not dispelled concerns national housing targets might not be able to be reached. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a 10.4 per cent increase in the number of dwelling approvals during July; a sharp turn-around from a 6.4 per cent drop in June. Advertise

THIRTY-SEVEN candidates are hoping to secure a position on Port Stephens Council when voters go to the polls on Saturday, 14 September. Three councillors will be elected in each of the three wards - Central, East and West. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

ALTHOUGH Mike Shaw says he is “by no means unique” in his capacity as a 32-year veteran in community volunteering, he has contributed significantly to land conservation in Shoal Bay. Of particular interest to Mike is the preservation of Shoal Bay Beach through a Landcare Australia program he coordinates. Advertise with News

THE expansion of Newcastle Airport’s terminal is progressing rapidly, on track for completion in mid-2025. With the concrete terminal structure almost complete, the immediate focus is on the installation of structural steel and a vaulted roof. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

A BRAND new and state-of-the-art amenities building has been officially opened at Yulong Oval, Medowie. Designed in consultation with Port Hunter Touch Football, Medowie Football Club, and Medowie Cricket Club, the $2.6 million facility features modern amenities to cater to the growing needs of these local sporting groups. Advertise with News

THREE runners from Tateyama in the Chiba Providence of Japan participated in the Hunter Valley Winery Run on Sunday 21 July, as part of the Port Stephens Sister Cities exchange program. Hirokazu Ebato and Masashi Abe ran in the H Events Half Marathon, while Toshiyuki Hirayama competed in the tough

VETERAN volunteer staff at Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch hosted a very special guest on Tuesday 16 July. David ‘Eric’ Brae recently celebrated his 100th Birthday, and is believed to be the last surviving World War Two combat veteran living in Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it