DEMONSTRATING genuine support for Marine Rescue Port Stephens (MRPS), Hon Troy Grant, MP, spent two hours at the facility on Wednesday. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Although the rain hampered the view, Mr Grant is familiar with the area…
CHRIS Michalak is back home juggling his ‘trade’ and fundraising for his life-long passion of surfing, and with his current ranking in the top 200, this makes him eligible for entry into the higher sanctioned events. Or CLICK FOR…
COMMUNITY group volunteers of Landcare and Tidy Towns from Port Stephens have strongly opposed potential changes at the Ngioka Centre, Little Beach. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Steve Bernasconi of Port Stephens Council, told News Of The Area, “The…
WHALE watching, and celebrating ‘all things nature’ in Port Stephens is the concept behind Naturefest from 1 June to 15 July. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Naturefest encompasses a range of activities in June and is celebrating with the…
IT’S time to don the denim, drag out your boots and kick up your heels at the 2017 Blue Water Country Music Festival. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE If you are interested in seeing local talent, this year the…
SALAMANDER Bay Men’s Shed members downed tools and dined at Nelson Bay Bowling Club to celebrate 10 wonderful years of operation. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Guests of honour included members of the original committee, Dave Sams, Baden Milne,…
PRELIMINARY works are underway on a new Lifeguard Facility at One Mile Beach, designed to increase the safety and oversight of beachgoers. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The new surf life saving facility will replace the existing facility, which…
AVRIL Dinham of Nelson Bay has struggled with depression for many years. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Reaching a point where she was aware that she needed help, she sought the assistance and support of family, friends and her…
WITH a long history, going back a quarter of a century, Soldiers Point Ballroom and New Vogue dance group are planning their July dinner dance, and this year’s theme is ‘dress blue’. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The dinner…
PORT Stephens Koalas (PSK) hosted a sold-out fundraiser at Horizons Golf Club on Saturday, raising an amazing $12,000 on the night. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Generous donations for raffle prizes, support from local business and, of course, those…