MYALL University of the Third Age (MU3A) saw a massive turn-out for their annual sign-up day, with dozens of locals, new and returning, seeking to better themselves throughout 2025. Courses offered this year include: Art, Big Ideas, Card Games, Choir,…
AUSTRALIA Day was celebrated in traditional fashion with the perennial return of the Tea Gardens Lions Club Breakfast BBQ to Moira Parade park in Hawks Nest. The much-loved annual event was run by the tireless Lions, many of whom sweltered…
THE Port Stephens Annual Awards were presented at Riverside Park on Australia Day, recognising the exceptional contributions of individuals and groups within the region. This year, 20 individuals were nominated across seven categories, showcasing the diverse talent and dedication that…
PORT Stephens Council is updating its vegetation and koala habitat mapping to better identify key areas where koalas are located in the region. Mayor Leah Anderson and Chair of Council’s Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management Committee said the critical vegetation…
LOOKING for the perfect destination to elevate your social golfing calendar? Hawks Nest Golf Club has you covered! With a variety of group golfing options available on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays year-round, it’s never been easier to organise a…
THE Australian Federal Police (AFP) are appealing for assistance to locate Hussein Chamas, 35, who is charged with alleged drug-related offences. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court in Sydney last week. Mr…
THERE is an unmistakable sanctity about Kangaroo Island, with its raw and rugged coastline, impeccably clear waters, natural wonders and wildlife. Sitting southwest off the coast of Adelaide in South Australia, Kangaroo Island is thought to have separated from the…
AS part of my local history research, I occasionally come across fantastic old photographs, the background of which can sometimes be a bit of a mystery. It is pleasing for me that my historical articles in News Of The Area…
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage assisted five people on the Karuah River after their five-to-six metre vessel grounded in shallow waters. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the request for assistance came in around 11.20am on Saturday…
DISASTER recovery support has been extended to the MidCoast LGA following severe thunderstorms and intense rainfall that impacted the region from 15 January 2025. The move follows the announcement of support for the Maitland, Port Stephens, and Snowy Valleys LGAs…