NEWCASTLE Airport this week officially opened its new Premium Covered Car Park, providing travellers with a first-class undercover parking experience right at the front door. But the car park is not just a covered car park, with six Electric Vehicle…
SHIRLEY Clark is a stalwart in the Port Stephens volunteering community, having served at Marine Rescue Port Stephens for more than 40 years. Recently Shirley was blindsided by her own family that decided to covertly sign up as Port Stephens…
PORT Stephens Council will do what it can to distribute accurate information about the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum. Council’s website and social media accounts will be used to distribute that information. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
LOCAL mother-in-law Beth Williams has many reasons to be proud of her remarkable relatives, as her third son-in-law was awarded an Order of Australia at the recent King’s Birthday Honours. Beth’s son-in-law David Hawson, a recently-retired lawyer, was cited for…
A dinner dance last week hosted by Soldiers Point New Vogue and Ballroom Dance Group marked the club’s steady regrowth since returning from covid lockdowns. There was plenty of dancing and also lucky door and spot prizes. Soldiers Point New…
THE Probus Club of Port Stephens recently celebrated its 40th birthday. It’s a milestone marking four decades of keeping the club’s 140-plus members connected, occupied and entertained. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
THIS week around the western region of Port Stephens students were recognised for their positive contribution to the community and their schools through the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Sue Holloway, PBL coordinator at Grahamstown Public School, told News…
THE Medowie Probus Club will be celebrating its 20th birthday in July 2023 with a lunch at The Greenhouse Eatery at the Dunes, Medowie. 9 July marks the 20th anniversary of the Club, with the inaugural Foundation meeting held on…
SALAMANDER Early Education, also known as Salamander Child Care Centre, is a not-for-profit centre committed to providing children with a safe space where they can play, learn and grow on Worimi land. News Of The Area spoke with the team…
LOOKING through my library of historical photos through the week I came across this old snap that I have no information about. Can anyone help identify the characters and maybe the boat, which looks very much like Cecil ‘Cat’ Holbert’s.…