A BLAST from the past entered Port Stephens recently, when the ‘Notorious’ caravel dropped anchor off Shoal Bay, surprising beachgoers on both sides of the port from 27 February. ‘Notorious’ is a full-scale replica of a 15th century Portuguese caravel,…
LONG-TIME Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Haskell was honoured with Life Membership for his services to the organisation recently. Tragically however, Mr Haskell passed away soon after receiving the commendation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
IT has happened every year that I can recall and long before that. Around October – November, into the summer months, whiting pour out of the southern river systems and swim northwards along the beaches as part of their annual…
PINDIMAR and Bundabah exist within a permanent telecommunications void, suffering among the worst of all locales along the Myall Coast. There are no mobile transceivers within the Pindimar-Bundabah localities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THE State’s children are feeling more positive about their lives than they did in 2022, according to new research from the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People, Zoë Robinson. The figures are based on a survey commissioned by Ms…
158 NEW Probationary Constables were sworn into the NSW Police Force last Friday, set to start at their new home stations across the state this week. 20 new police are destined for NSW Police’s Northern Region, with one headed to…
REPRESENTATIVES of the offshore wind industry and the nation’s energy sector are urging Port Stephens residents to actively engage with ongoing consultation on the Hunter offshore wind zone, citing immense economic benefits for the region if projects can be advanced…
THE Port Stephens Creatives Conference brought Port Stephens and Hunter creatives together to share ideas, network, and collaborate. Port Stephens Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson said the one day event inspired ideas and opportunities for creative arts across Port Stephens. Advertise…
THE gender pay gaps for nearly 5,000 Australian private sector employers were published for the first time last week, a move branded by the Federal Minister for Women as a pivotal moment for gender equality in Australia. “The release of…
PORT Stephens Council is in stage four of its Coastal Management Program, which is the final opportunity for the community to provide feedback and have their say. The draft Port Stephens Coastal Management Program (CMP) outlines 60 management actions aimed…