MAYORAL Academic Scholarship winner Ebony Newton lives in Port Stephens, and was a campus leader at All Saints College St Mary’s Campus at Maitland in 2022. Placing on the NSW Distinguished Achievers List for Advanced Mathematics Extension 1, French Beginners,…
ANOTHER 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship winner, Cooper Lack was on a stellar trajectory during his time at Tomaree High School. In 2022 he was not only School Captain but also Dux and first in course in Biology, Chemistry, Maths Extension…
ANZAC Day remembers previous generations of Australians who sacrificed so much to keep us free as a nation. However there were others, now passed on, who were largely forgotten. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THE creation of a new Community Corner, featuring local artwork and new seating, is just one of the town centre projects being delivered by Port Stephens Council in Raymond Terrace, thanks to funding from the NSW Government Streets as Shared…
THIS week News Of The Area continues to profile some of the talented young people who were awarded Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships for 2023. Callan Astin will be studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of…
FORTY NINE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens headed off on their annual Cara Camper Getaway trip recently, spending a very enjoyable few days at the Ingenia Holiday Resort in South West Rocks. Ann Gibson told News Of…
THE whole family is invited to come and meet local firefighters and learn about home fire safety at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, 13 May 2023. Firefighters will be opening the doors to Salamander Bay…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie travelled from bush to beach recently, enjoying lunch at Saltwater at Fingal Bay Surf Club. Getting out for a meal together is a monthly activity for the club, who run regular ‘Munchies’ events. Advertise…
THE new monthly meeting place for Fingal Bay Probus Club members has given them even more chances for them to enjoy their get togethers. After a rewarding April morning meeting at the Community Hall on Norburn Street, they enjoyed a…
ON 26 April the office of Australia’s Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon. Mark Butler, announced a significant reform to the nation’s policies regarding prescription medication. As a part of the financial strategy of the Labor government, citizens…