AFTER the main commemoration events of the Dawn and 11am Services, it was the community gathering and spirit that many relished on Thursday, 25 April. More than 100 years since the first Gallipoli landings, nonetheless, the uniquely Trans-Tasman commemoration showed…
THIS is the final part of a three part series on Port Stephens fishing identity Jimmy Chalkley. To read part one or two visit the News Of The Area website. DURING his fishing life Jim experienced many memorable occasions which…
COMMUNITIES across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast can now have their say on telecommunications issues as public submissions open on the Federal Government’s Regional Telecommunications Review. The Government says the input of local communities will form an essential part…
RECREATIONAL fishers are reminded that the annual fishing closure for Australian Bass and Estuary Perch in all coastal rivers and estuaries in NSW will commence on Wednesday 1 May 2024. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) acting Program Leader Fish…
OVER 600 locals from Karuah and the greater region came together on ANZAC Day to commemorate and acknowledge the meaning of this national occasion. The Karuah RSL sub-Branch members, being returned servicemen and women from campaigns in Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam,…
ANGLICARE’S 2024 Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed that Australians are facing a rental market that has never been less affordable. The research surveyed rental listings across Australia and found that affordability has crashed to record lows. Out of 45,115 rental…
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TEA Gardens Red Cross members reflected upon the magical 50th Anniversary of the Singing Bridge, and look forward to the great work the local chapter does for those in need in the local and wider Hunter area. “Just this last…
THE MYALL River VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club began the new year with its AGM in February, presenting its new committee to get 2024 rolling. The regular monthly March meeting invited well-known local and ex-pharmacist Trish Thatcher…
ANZAC Day saw an incredibly large attendance in Tea Gardens for the 10:30am march and subsequent 11am service at ANZAC Park on Thursday, 25 April. The march down Marine Drive was launched by an earlier-than-expected fly-by from the RAAF jet,…