THE Port Stephens community will say “Fare thee well” to the singing vicar, Reverend Kesh Rico Govan and his family on Sunday, November 13 at 9.30 am. In July 2014, All Saints Anglican Church Nelson Bay’s Reverend Govan, his wife…
THE Holiday Van Consultative Committee will be re-established. Following Councillor Giacomo Arnott’s Notice of Motion at the recent Council meeting on 25 October, the Holiday Van Consultative Committee will be re-established after Council’s sudden shut down of the committee. Advertise…
Tilligerry Training On Saturday, 29 October, members of Tilligerry Rural Fire Brigade completed area familiarisation training, followed by pumps and pumping practice. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
FOLLOWING a recent judgment handed down by the Land and Environment Court, Tomaree Headland, formerly the home of Tomaree Lodge, will now be available for development for community use. Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services, Natasha…
IT’S Small Business Month and that means it is time for the small businesses in our community to reconnect. Business Port Stephens (BPS), in collaboration with Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Women in Business will host a free dinner…
PORT Stephens has endorsed a draft Boating and Fishing Infrastructure Plan. Council provides and manages a network of infrastructure including boat ramps, wharfs, jetties, pontoons, dinghy storage and fish cleaning tables to support boating and fishing activities. Advertise with News…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre members elected a new Management Committee in September. With Carolyn Virgona completing her term as president, the incoming committee thanked Carolyn for her guidance and mentorship over the last six years while growing the…
DESPITE winning the entire $33 million Jackpot Prize in last Monday’s Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw, a humble Anna Bay mum has declared she won’t say goodbye to working just yet. Straight after the draw an official from The Lott…
PORT Stephens Council has approved a Development Application for Seniors Housing in Tanilba Bay. At the recent Council meeting on 25 October, Councillors unanimously supported 38 single storey self-contained dwellings with communal facilities at 1085 Lemon Tree Passage Road in…
WE hear them before we see them. The RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft are a sight to behold. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email…