AUSTRALIA Day celebrations will kick off at locations across Port Stephens on Friday 26 January, with major events in Karuah, Raymond Terrace, Tilligerry and Nelson Bay. Mayor of Port Stephens Ryan Palmer invites Port Stephens locals and visitors to attend…
EMERGENCY services raced to the boat ramp at Seaham Road, Raymond Terrace on Sunday morning following reports of a vessel entangled with a submerged car. First on the scene, NSW Police discovered a small car partially submerged in the water,…
DAYNE Pratzky, the tradie turned anti-fracking activist whose story of defiance was the focus of the 2015 documentary film ‘Frackman’, has now turned his attention to renewable energy. Specifically, Mr Pratzky is targeting disinformation that he believes threatens the progress…
IN fishing terms, I’m a dinosaur – everything I do is old. My methods, fishing gear and techniques have been around since Adam was a boy. My boat, “Stinkpot”, which I launch in Kiddies Corner on Fingal Beach, is just…
SAFEWORK NSW is urging workers and businesses to make a plan for staying safe in extreme heat. Employers have the primary duty of care for employees and are encouraged to develop a workplace heat management plan in consultation with their…
IT’S Australia’s heartbreaking legacy. Road trauma is the leading cause of death for children aged one to fourteen in this country. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed the final bypass track on the new 27-kilometre Tomaree Coastal Walk. The $6.7 million project funded by the NSW Government opened in September, while work on the extra track was…
THE Christmas/New Year holiday period has prompted a huge influx of visitors to Port Stephens, with local environment advocates calling for care to be taken to stop plastic waste from impacting the natural environment. According to Take 3 For The…
A MAN has been charged following an investigation into three alleged armed robberies in the Hunter region earlier this week. About 4.45pm on Monday 1 January 2024, police were called to a service station on Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash,…
TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. As the newspaper grows, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team. “If you have a…