HUNDREDS of student leaders from across Port Stephens filled the Tomaree High School Hall on Monday, 17 February for Kate Washington MP’s annual school leaders morning tea. The Member for Port Stephens has held the school leaders morning tea annually…
NORTH Haven Beach was transformed into a sea of pink vests on Sunday, 23 February as more than 120 Nippers gathered for a day of sun, surf and social connection. It was the second time of the 2024/5 season that…
CITY of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams has shared what her first 100 days in the role have looked like and outlined her priorities for the years ahead. “Every day I want to work to make you proud of me,”…
FACING the challenges of inclement weather, the Nambucca Bowls Club hosted a Community Expo on Saturday 1 February. The event brought together local interest groups, charities and sporting organisations in a shared effort to strengthen community ties, boost volunteer numbers…
ON Saturday, 25 January the Nambucca Valley 2025 National Celebration Day Awards ceremony took place in the presence of a large audience at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club. Nambucca Valley Council CEO Bede Spannagle performed the role of Master of…
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 Camden Haven and surrounding areas faced days of relentless heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf beginning the evening of Wednesday, 15 January. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
MYALL University of the Third Age (U3A) members from across a gamut of classes and groups recently celebrated their Christmas at Tillermans in Tea Gardens. The event also included the Myall U3A AGM, which included reflections of a successful year…
THE FIRST anniversary of the passing of a true pioneer in the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest (TGHN) community, Margaret Rose Germon, was on Monday 23 December. “A lot of the people newer in town are unaware that Mum was one of…
THE FESTIVE season brings with it an assortment of activities; from presents to prawns, singing and getting a bit of sleep on a full stomach. Myall Coast NOTA invited Bulahdelah residents to share what they were doing over the coming…