“I WAS born in Stockton, married in Stockton and I am still here,” long time Stockton resident and centenarian (102) Vera Redman said, explaining that she lived in the same house in Queen Street for 75 years before moving to…
“THIS is about regional prosperity for multiple generations.” That is how Oceanex Energy COO Emily Scivetti described what she deems the “incredible opportunity” to bring an offshore wind industry to the Hunter region. Oceanex, in partnership with Equinor Energy, is…
THE Maitland Wellness Centre is excited to announce the opening of a new clinic in Raymond Terrace, with a range of highly qualified acupuncturists providing a range of comprehensive services. The team at Raymond Terrace will include Bjorn Mella, Youngmi…
EACH year the Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) conducts a Remembrance Walk to enable members of our community who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide to come together to commemorate that person and the life that…
‘SCLEROPHYLL’ is not a term that many people would have heard, however, it is critical to understanding the coming bushfire season, and our local flora in general. According to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OHE), sclerophyll forests (pronounced…
PORT Stephens Council have agreed to investigate the viability of a plan to repurpose holiday cabins, which have been replaced by newer ones in Council-owned holiday parks, in order to provide housing options for those individuals and families struggling in…
THE students nominated in this week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Awards have demonstrated positive citizenship not only within their school environment but also in the wider community. This week’s nominees Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
AN illegal dumping investigation that began in 2021 has culminated in a guilty verdict and a hefty fine for a local licenced asbestos removal business that dumped contaminated waste in local bushland at Oyster Cove. Port Stephens Council’s Compliance Coordinator…
AUSTRALIA’S Vietnam War Veterans received a poor welcome home 50 years ago when they returned from conflict, waiting decades for the recognition they deserved for their sacrifice and service. During August and September, Vietnam veteran Mr Rick McCarthy OAM will…
A WEEK or so ago I wrote an article entitled ‘Lobsters are not Lobsters’. Well, this week I have another local mystery to untangle: ‘Salmon are not Salmon’. You may have noticed huge schools of ‘salmon’ swimming north along our…