TOMAGO Aluminium is one business that can’t simply close for Christmas Day. Just as farmers still milk cows, the plant runs all year round. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
ONE Saturday evening many years ago, Eric Clarke pulled up in his restored vintage car outside Doreen Bradley’s home in Strathmore Ave, Mallabula. She had been told that her friends were shouting her a meal at the RSL club to…
AN event sure to captivate and inspire the children of Port Stephens, the thirteenth annual ‘Brickfest at The Bay – A Lego Fan Event’ comes to Anna Bay this weekend. The Brickfest event provides a range of hands-on activities and…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is home to a thriving community of over 300 creatives, all engaging in a range of artistic pursuits. From life drawing, to pottery and woodworking, there are endless opportunities to learn, create and share…
VICTORIA Parade at Nelson Bay has a new look and feel with the removal of the pedestrian overpass bridge. The removal of the structure has enhanced the visual appeal of the front of the Port Stephens Visitors Information Centre, creating…
HE’s been caring for some of our community since they were babies and now he is even caring for their children. Reaching 35 years in general practice is a huge milestone, one most GP’s don’t reach serving the one community.…
CONCERNS have been raised over the clarity of signage at Boat Harbour and Birubi beaches regarding how and when dogs can be exercised on and off lead. Port Stephens Council’s Community Assets Coordinator, Clinton Bridge, told News Of The Area,…
WHILE many local community groups take a break during January, the Christmas Bush Garden Club will be having a regular meeting to talk over summer gardening issues and to learn more about composting and worm farming with guest speaker Rebecca…
MEMBERS of the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary wish to offer thanks to the Port Stephens community for generously supporting fundraising events throughout 2022, helping the group to purchase much-needed equipment for the hospital. In November and December, Christmas raffles were…
OVER Christmas, Marine Rescue were summoned to the bottom of Tilligerry Creek where the waters divide at the end of Beach Rd. Some of the tide here flows along the Passage between Bull Island and the town whilst the bulk…