TRADITIONS were heartily observed by hundreds at the ANZAC Dawn and Morning services at Karuah on Tuesday, 25 April. Into the foggy sunrise there emerged a large crowd of more than 500 people, a larger crowd than usual, uniting to…
MARINE Rescue NSW has recorded a record number of rescues over the 2022/23 boating season. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state were involved in a record 3,263 rescue missions from October 1, 2022 to ANZAC Day this year, with…
MANAGING our coastal environment is a huge challenge. For Port Stephens residents the long delayed third stage of Council’s Coastal Management Program, which was recently announced, is proving to be very welcome. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
WHEN it comes to managing our coastal environment and assisting injured sea life, Sea Shelter is always there. Lia Pereira, one of the founders of Sea Shelter and Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, believes that the consultation into our future…
ANZAC Day 2023 at Raymond Terrace saw over 1000 people young and old gather to commemorate those who have served and those who paid the ultimate price of war. At Nelson Bay the contingent of sailors were prominent among the…
NELSON Bay has a new ANZAC Day tradition, one which will tell the stories of the people from our region who have served. Following a successful first exhibition on our ANZACs at the Visitors Information Centre in Nelson Bay, the…
THE inaugural meeting of Port Stephens Homelessness Stakeholders Advisory Group was held in Raymond Terrace on Wednesday 26 April. The group, spearheaded by Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson, seeks to “to provide Council with strategic advice on homelessness and related…
WINTER is almost upon us and it is time to check that your home is fire safe. Wet weather sees us drying clothes and other items inside. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
WITH a plethora of amazing images worthy of capturing in and around Port Stephens, locals wishing to enhance their skills can consider joining the Tomaree Photography Club. “We meet the second Tuesday of the month at Soldiers Point Bowling Club…
MEMBERS of the Port Stephens Probus Club have enjoyed two fun outings recently, one to see Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in Sydney and the other to play Putt Putt at the David Grahams Golf Complex. A bus load…