PHOTOGRAPHS of the lunar eclipse filled the pages of social media on November 8 but there were none quite as breathtaking as the images captured by Port Stephens photographer Stephen Keating. Mr Keating regularly shares images of our beautiful blue…
NEW laws have been introduced which may cause boat, caravan and trailer owners to see red. In the changes trailers, boats and caravans parked on public spaces can be moved on, and if the owner fails to move it they…
AROUND 100 members of the Port Stephens business community came together to learn about communication and compassionate leadership last week. The free event was a joint effort organised by Port Stephens Women In Business, Business Port Stephens and Port Stephens…
BOATERS will have the opportunity to dispose of their expired flares from this month in Port Stephens via a free mobile collection program. Transport for NSW Executive Director NSW Maritime Mark Hutchings said mobile collection sites will be set up…
TEA Gardens boxer, seventeen-year-old Zane Pietsch has his first amateur fight on Saturday, November 19 at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club. Having just finished his HSC at Hunter River High, Zane is primed for his first amateur fight on the…
DURING the school term the NOTA supports the Raymond Terrace Community PBL Program, a key initiative that rewards local youth for simply being a good citizen within the school and wider community. Each week students from each participating PBL school…
THE Lions Club Of Soldiers Point are always doing good in our community. Their latest act of kindness was to deliver some soft toys to your local Police to use when comforting children. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary recently attended the 39th annual conference of The United Hospital Auxiliaries Of NSW (UHA) at Bankstown Sports Club which was hosted by the Camden UHA branch. At the conference, Nelson Bay local Ann Watson received…
NSW NATIONAL Parks have announced an addition to the Medowie Conservation Area. The NSW national park estate is expanding with an additional 1,300 hectares of land added to permanently protect important habitat for threatened and endangered species. Advertise with News…
NSW One Nation Party leader The Hon. Mark Latham MLC recently met with the newly formed One Nation Port Stephens Supporters group. In light of the upcoming NSW State election in March 2023, Mr Latham believes it is time to…