BULAHDELAH Central School (BCS) have offered their congratulations to recent graduate Olivia Smith, who has been named the 2022 School DUX. This prestigious accolade recognises academic excellence and is awarded to the BCS student who achieved the highest ATAR (Australian…
PORT Stephens based adults looking to ‘give back’ to their communities are being called upon to join a volunteer youth mentoring program to help make a difference in a young person’s life this year. Vicki Condon, founder and CEO of…
WORK, travel, illness and mobility issues can all impact your ability to get to the polling booth on election day. For those who can’t attend in person, applications for postal votes are now open. The 2023 NSW State election will…
VOLUNTEERS on the Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG) stall at this year’s Seniors Expo in Hawks Nest got a pleasant surprise with an unexpected koala sighting locally. MKEG was using the stall to promote their environmental work, raise funds…
PORT Stephens based adults looking to ‘give back’ to their communities are being called upon to join a volunteer youth mentoring program to help make a difference in a young person’s life this year. Vicki Condon, founder and CEO of…
SAINT David’s Day is the traditional celebration of the patron saint of Wales, falling annually on 1 March, the date of Saint David’s death in 589 AD. The date has been celebrated since David was recognised as a saint in…
EACH month a photograph is selected at the Myall U3A Photography Group’s meeting to be printed in News Of The Area. This month’s theme was ‘Kin’ and the photo was submitted by Mandy Craig. Advertise with News of The Area…
ARE you planning to hold an event or festival in the MidCoast? Apply for event sponsorship from MidCoast Council between 1 – 31 March 2023. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
STUDENTS at Karuah Public School have been immersing themselves in democratic process to elect their 2023 student leadership team. “Karuah Public School has been busy voting and we now have our 2023 leadership team finalised,” Sarah Foister, classroom teacher, Karuah…
NELSON Bay resident Garry Steel is calling out for a new generation to join the prestigious role of being a Justice of the Peace in the Port Stephens and Myall Coast communities. Garry is the President of the Port Stephens…