PORT Stephens’ holiday parks continue to be a major drawcard for visitors to the region, with occupancy rates through the holiday season rising from last year’s levels. Port Stephens Council is heavily invested in the tourism business, responsible for the…
FOR eighteen years Judy Mcdermott has been a steadfast and faithful presence at Vinnies in Tanilba Bay. On Friday 9 February her friends and colleagues wished her a fond farewell. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
THE Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA) has weighed into local debate over housing affordability and availability, releasing a discussion paper on the ‘Future for housing on the Tomaree Peninsula’. The paper sets out ideas and concerns held around housing…
HAROLD ‘Harry Gibson’, a stalwart Marine Rescue Port Stephens volunteer for almost four decades, has been recognised for his service with life membership to Marine Rescue NSW. Mr Gibson was presented the award at a recent Marine Rescue NSW board…
AIN’T it the truth – the youngest member of the family catches the biggest fish. It happens time and time again. Holidaying from Gladstone, QLD with their grandparents the Jones’s in Tea Gardens, young Bayley Aldwell and dad Ron hit…
IRRAWANG Public School, located in Raymond Terrace, is classified as a P3 school. “This year our school has 14 mainstream classes K-6, supports a Department of Education Preschool (Classified in 2023 as Exceeding), a Special Education Unit (3 classes –…
ON 31 January the Tomaree Trotters held their annual Beer Mile Relay at Fingal Beach. The Tomaree Trotters are a local running group set up by Fingal Bay resident and keen runner Keith Collin in 2014. Advertise with News of…
THE NSW Government will implement a review of the financial model for local government to address rising cost pressures facing councils across the state. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has been tasked with assessing council resources and how…
A REPRESENTATIVE community panel has convened to help shape the future services provided by Hunter Water to the end of the decade, with indicative prices between 2025 and 2030 shared at last week’s forum to inform the panel’s deliberative process.…
FOR those facing the uncertainty of a medical diagnosis, there are dedicated support groups in Port Stephens. Local groups exist to help support those facing breast cancer, dementia, diabetes, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s and more. Advertise with News of The Area…