THE Port Stephens Community Art Centre has an excellent exhibition of its Potters and Artists of the Month works on display for the community’s interest. “Potters Maree Dohnt and Annette Buivydas have presented a beautiful selection of clay birds and…
WASTING no time during his short stint as Acting Mayor, Cr Giacomo Arnott moved a Mayoral Minute at Council’s April 11 meeting to provide financial assistance to nine community organisations from the Mayoral Fund. Cr Arnott, who was performing the…
PORT Stephens Council is ensuring the provision of sanitary bins in all public amenities. Following a Notice of Motion from East Ward Councillor Leah Anderson, Council resolved to investigate the provision of sanitary bins in all public amenities. Advertise with…
BEFORE a full house at Port Stephens Council Chambers on Tuesday 11 April, councillors voted to refuse a Development Application (DA) seeking to change the usage of a tourist facility in Swan Bay to a ‘transitional group home’. Part of…
THE Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch has big plans for ANZAC Day 2023. The traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service will commence with a short march, with the service being held at the War Memorial in ANZAC Park, Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace,…
THE Port Stephens Friendship Group paid a visit to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service last week, getting an up close and personal look at the vital work the service performs. “We were lucky enough to see a helicopter going through…
AFTER three years of restrictions the ladies of the Fingal Haven Craft Group are finally able to invite people to join them for their annual fundraising fair. Established nearly 27 years ago, the hardworking collective of Fingal Haven residents has…
WE all know it takes a special person to work in childcare. Now some workplaces are making it easier for mothers to care for their own children while they support others to develop and grow. Advertise with News of The…
FOR writers being published is an important step on the journey of developing and sharing their craft. The Raymond Terrace Writers Group launched the fourth edition of their anthology series, entitled ‘And so write all of us’, at Raymond Terrace…
COMMUNITY spirit shone through in a big way this week as residents and local business gathered together to support a young mother in the fight for her life. Christian Hernandez of Amcal Plus at Salamander Bay led his team of…