LOCAL Rural Fire Brigade volunteers have had a busy time recently, with the crew from the Williamtown Salt Ash Rural Fire Brigade responding to two serious incidents in one night. First the crews were called to reports of a power…
CHANGES to NSW legislation has put retailers on notice when it comes to abandoned shopping trolleys. Abandoned trolleys turn up in all manner of places and have even been cleared from Nelson Bay Marina by Sea Shelter cleanup volunteer divers…
THE community of Seaham is getting ready to celebrate with the Seaham Christmas Carols making a return to the social calendar following a two-year, Covid-enforced break. The magic of Christmas is evident when the community comes together to share in…
THE addition of murals, outdoor spaces and colourful streetscapes are key parts of a recent revitalisation of Karuah, with the community and Port Stephens Council coming together to build towards a brighter and better township. Port Stephens Council’s Vibrant Places…
THE Probus Club of Port Stephens continues to grow at a steady rate with three more inductions in November bringing their total to 153 valued members. Ann Gibson of the Probus Club told News Of The Area, “This meeting we…
IN the last week of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program awards for the term, local students’ behaviour, attitudes and actions have once again been celebrated. Last week’s nominees – The Irrawang Public School PBL nominee…
CHRISTMAS just isn’t Christmas without a Lions Christmas cake or pudding. Not only a delicious treat, the proceeds from the sale of these Christmas favourites go back into doing good in our local community. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE history of Soldiers Point Public School is one of humble beginnings. In 1947 the school was established and consisted of a single storey tin shed. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
MAMBO Wetlands once again burned last week. The wetland poses a significant challenge to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) as access to the fire front is not always available due to the water logged nature of the area. Advertise with…
FOR months there has been a stairway to nowhere on Victoria Parade at Nelson Bay. Council initially removed the pedestrian overhead bridge for inspection and now they have confirmed that the bridge is in too poor a condition to re-install.…