ONE of Port Stephens’ most colourful festivals returns next month, with Clans of the Coast scheduled for 23 September 2023 at Lakeside Sports Complex, Raymond Terrace. The iconic Celtic festival was previously held in Nelson Bay. Advertise with News of…
AN innovative partnership between Newcastle Airport and the University of Newcastle has seen students working in a ‘living laboratory’ at the Airport on ways to solve problems with the baggage handling system and better service the growing number of passengers.…
AN Aircraft Coating Facility will be built at Newcastle Airport to maintain the stealth of Australia’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II aircraft. At Australia’s first dedicated coating facility, a specialised paint will be applied to the aircraft to ensure they…
MORAN Aged Care, the new owners of the former Stockton Wescott residential aged care home on Fullerton Road, Stockton, have hit the ground running. After purchasing the 124 bedroom Home on 1 March this year they have successfully refurbished and…
BEFORE the ‘Voice’ referendum date is set, News Of The Area presents a glimpse at some successful, and not-so-successful, attempts to change our Federal Constitution, as per the records of the Australian Electoral Commission. Since Federation in 1901, only eight…
AWESOME atmospheres were the main job for local DJ Jomeca as she played the Matildas to their victory over Denmark on Monday, 7 August at Stadium Australia. Since last featuring in News Of The Area, Jomeca, from Karuah, has DJed…
THE Medowie RSL Sub-Branch will pay homage to all Australians who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War at this Friday’s special Vietnam Veterans’ Day 50th Anniversary Commemoration service in Medowie. The event – which marks 50 years since Australia…
IN celebration of National Tree Day, students at Medowie Christian School got their hands dirty and gave back to the community. National Tree Day was co-founded by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton-John in 1996. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Rotary town clock in Raymond Terrace has been standing in the centre of town since 1955. On the intersection of Port Stephens and William Streets, Raymond Terrace, the clock was a project undertaken by the newly formed local Rotary…
A FULL schedule of fun is planned for Sunday 10 September as St Brigid’s Primary School presents their Spring Fair. “There is so much you can expect to see at the St Brigid’s Spring Fair,” said Kristen Jones, Teacher –…