AS the HSC looms ahead, 125 students from Tomaree High’s graduating class of 2023 celebrated the end of their school life as they embark on their futures. Joe-Ann Williams of Tomaree High School told News Of The Area, “We said…
TAI CHI has been practised for centuries as a form of martial art, and at the Nelson Bay Community Hall you can now give it a go free of charge. Tai Chi Port Stephens 108 is a not-for-profit organisation with…
WITH hopes of becoming “a regional cornerstone of the hydrogen industry”, the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub will be built on Kooragang Island to assist emissions intensive industries to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. The project, led by Origin Future…
FOR those with a passion for fashion a unique event is coming to Port Stephens. Creative wardrobe design will be the focus of a Fashion Parade to be held at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on 21 October from 1-4pm. Advertise…
RESIDENTS and visitors to Port Stephens now have access to two new electric vehicle (EV) charging spots, located conveniently in the car park of the Albatross Marina in Lemon Tree Passage. “We are trying to go more green here at…
APPLICATIONS are now open for ten new Regional University Study Hubs to be established around Australia, giving more students outside the major cities access to tertiary education. The Albanese Government is investing $66.9 million to double the number of University…
CELEBRATIONS are underway at 109 Foreshore Drive after what is being seen as a massive win for Port Stephens’ koalas and the community. 109 Foreshore Drive was slated for sale by Port Stephens Council and after five years of community…
FORMER Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a one time ‘special envoy on Indigenous affairs’ under Scott Morrison, will visit Raymond Terrace this week to attend a Voice to Parliament ‘No’ vote campaign event ahead of the Referendum on October 14. Mr…
IN town to discuss the impacts of offshore wind developments, Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor fronted the media last Wednesday morning outside the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club. While in Shoal Bay the…
THE Hunter Innovation Festival will be seeking collaborative input from the wider Hunter as it takes to the road to officially kick-off this year’s festival. In partnership with local Councils, the Hunter Innovation Festival Roadshow will head to Muswellbrook, Singleton,…