THE Lions Club of Soldiers Point may be small, but they do big things in our local community. You may have seen the Lions out at regular markets and events, cooking up sausage sandwiches and bacon and egg rolls. Advertise…
FOR 14 years the Seaham Park and Wetland Committee have worked hard to serve their community and implement projects that have been enjoyed by local residents and tourists alike. Unfortunately recent years have taken a heavy toll on their membership,…
ANCHORED in ‘Stinkpot’, just off the crashing of waves in front of the lighthouse on Fingal Island, is exciting to say the least. To anchor in such a dodgy spot there are a few variables that come into consideration including…
THE Port Stephens SES Unit competed at the NSW State Road Crash Challenge 2023 event on the Coffs Coast last week where the team once again took out top honours for their skills. David Douglas, Unit Controller of the Port…
AS part of National Volunteer Week (15-21 May), News Of The Area is highlighting some of the incredible volunteers that make Port Stephens so special. One local hub for volunteers is the Red Cross Shop on Stockton Street, Nelson Bay.…
JENNI Rossi is a local entertainer who donates her time to many community groups in Port Stephens. From 26 May to 4 June, Jenni will take to the stage as part of the Maitland Musical Society’s performance of Little Women…
A MENOPAUSE Café, aimed at breaking down the stigma around menopause and increasing awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues, will be held in Medowie at Medowie Social on Thursday…
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is an amazing organisation powered by volunteers. The 130 hectare site includes 30 hectares of gardens which are all groomed to perfection by volunteers that aren’t afraid to dig in to get the gardens looking…
MOTORAMA 2023 is back with a vengeance and Sunday, May 21 is the day when all roads will be leading to the Tilligerry RSL. Without doubt, the vintage car event is the biggest day on the Tilligerry social callender, raising…
NEWS Of The Area is pleased to announce that John ‘Stinker’ Clarke’s longrunning fishing column will now be a weekly editorial within our Port Stephens News Of The Area and Myall Coast News Of The Area publications. An iconic Port…