CALLING all thought-leaders, change-makers, trailblazers and inspired young people – applications are closing soon for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years 10, 11 and 12 (or equivalent age) in Port Stephens and the Myall Coast are…
FINGAL Bay Surf Life Saving Club recently hosted the 16th Annual Fingal Masters Surf Carnival. The Carnival saw approximately 100 Masters Surf Lifesavers from fourteen different Surf Lifesaving Clubs vie for the top three places and the prestige of having…
THE active Tilligerry branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) have held their first event of the year, with much more planned for 2023. Tilligerry CWA’s Lyn Chamberlain told News Of The Area, “The event consisted of a get together…
RAAF Base Williamtown Hawk Lead-In Fighter aircraft will return to the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range (SAAWR) to conduct training for fighter jet aircrew from Monday 30 January to Friday 24 February 2023. Operations are scheduled for Monday to Thursday…
THE 30th Anniversary of the Parkes Elvis Festival was held recently with calls from local Elvis fans for Port Stephens to host an Elvis Festival. Nelson Bay resident Cherie Howard Vins attended Parkes for the Elvis extravaganza and would love…
IN what is shaping up to be an election of promises and counter promises the incumbent government is pledging to take a tough stance on domestic violence. It will commence by reviewing all sentences for domestic violence related offences and…
PUBLIC health experts in NSW have issued a call for the next NSW Government to sideline industry interests and tackle gambling, e-cigarettes and junk food advertising to protect the state’s health. The Public Health Association of Australia’s (PHAA) NSW Branch…
PORT Stephens Council is seeking commitment from the NSW Government to provide funding and support for the delivery of projects across the community, from health and housing to roads, public transport and education. Mayor Ryan Palmer said the upcoming NSW…
MARINE Rescue Lemon Tree Passage Base received a phone call this weekend about a fire on Bulls Island at Lemon Tree Passage. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) was notified and activated, with support from a Marine Rescue boat crew on…
THIS week saw children in Port Stephens and across NSW return to school. There will be some children who are excited to return and others who have really enjoyed the time at home on holidays. Advertise with News of The…