THROUGHOUT her Federal Election campaign, Liberal candidate for Paterson Brooke Vitnell has had signage stolen and graffitied with abusive messages, and experienced ongoing attacks from trolls online. Vitnell’s appearance has been the target for much of the vitriol.  “Traditionally when there is a woman in there they sexualise us with labels like

THE Positive Behaviour for Learning program has been running for years in schools across the Raymond Terrace area. At the heart of the program is recognition of the good in our youth. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

  IN the recent Port Stephens Council meeting on 10 May 2022, Councillors were reviewing the Quarterly Budget when an expense of $86,000 for a mayoral vehicle was identified, leaving some Councillors frustrated. An $86,000 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor, purchased at a Port Macquarie dealer, was noted as an expense for a

THE revitalisation of the Shoal Bay foreshore has certainly made more seating available in shaded areas. Sadly, some people with little vision for the space and a lack of regard for public property have taken it upon themselves to poison the newly planted trees. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

  Winter Fire Safety THE first significant cold snap of the season is on its way thanks to a cold front that has tracked across the state. Members from Salamander Fire and Rescue remind readers to ensure that a cold snap doesn’t lead to a mishap, offering the following advice. Advertise with News of

  ONE local family is going a little bit further to raise awareness of our local koalas and where they cross the road. Vehicle strike is one of the biggest causes of injury to our wild koala population. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

  EACH month the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre features artists and this month it is no other than the talented Gill Ward. English-born Gill is a multi-talented artist who enjoys participating in many of the groups within the Gallery. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

  PARKINSON’S Disease is a movement and mood disorder typically presenting with symptoms such as slowness of movement, muscle rigidity, instability, tremor, depression and anxiety. The number of people living with Parkinson’s in Australia is thought to range from 84,000 to 212,000 (0.85 percent of population). Advertise with News of The Area today.

  WHILE the ANZAC Day service at Medowie has been hailed as one of the best ever for the area, it did not go ahead without issues. Those wishing to participate in the Dawn Service were asked to muster at the Bull n Bush Hotel car park, however they did so in

  THE new war memorial at Medowie was part of moving ANZAC Day commemorations on April 25. Port Stephens Councillor and veteran Chris Doohan told News Of The Area, “It was a fantastic turn out for Medowie’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your