WITH the request for a large increase in rates in front of IPART, the NOTA asked the Port Stephens Mayor and Councillors two important questions. 1) Will you as a Port Stephens property owner be impacted by the rate rise…
JESSIAH Barnes has studied hard at St Philip’s Christian College and his areas of interest have set his feet on the right start to his new career once he completes his degree a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) which he will…
A PROUD winner of a 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship, Isaac Lyon was unable to attend the scholarship presentations as he is already studying at the Australian National University in Canberra. During his studies at Merewether High School he placed first…
GABRIELLE LEWIS was one of 20 students to be awarded $2000 through the 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship program. Gabrielle is already making strides in her studies and was unable to attend the scholarship award event as she is already in…
HEADING to university with $2000 to put towards her first year of tertiary education is Holly Kennedy, a recent winner of a 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship. Holly always aspired to be a leader at Irrawang High School, and in 2022…
ISABELLA and Samuel Harrop are keen students who have both been successful in applying for funding through the Mayoral Scholarship program over the years. Three years ago, Isabella won the funding and is studying a Bachelors degree in physiotherapy at…
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
KATE and Wayne Davies bought their first home in Medowie more than eighteen years ago and are the founders and owners of Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary Port Stephens. The couple are dedicated to animal welfare and care of the…
COMPLETE Performing Arts and Classical Coaching in Taylors Beach has partnered with Kids Alive – Do the Five to bring a unique water safety dance show to children under five in the local community. Studio principal Madelyn Comley said her…
AT its recent ordinary meeting, Port Stephens Council unanimously supported a motion by Mayor Ryan Palmer to seek an urgent review of State Government waste levy charges. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer raised the Mayoral Minute in a bid to…