FOR those who love the festive season, getting dressed up for Christmas needs to come around more than just once a year. Members of The Probus Club of Port Stephens enjoyed Christmas in July with a river cruise lunch on…
IN early 2022 Port Stephens Councillor Giacomo Arnott raised a motion regarding the Tomaree Road footpath, or lack of it. Councillor Arnott said wheelchair-bound residents currently had to use the road to travel along parts of Tomaree Road, where there…
PORT Stephens Council is on the road for a series of remote meetings. On 26 July Councillor Giacomo Arnott chaired an Ordinary Council Meeting at the Greenhouse Pacific Dunes Golf Club in Medowie, while Mayor Ryan Palmer was in Singapore.…
AT Irrawang Public School this week Mia Darcy was recognised for demonstrating leadership in and dedication to cultural education as part of the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program. Mia joins the schools K-2 Ginyaang group each week, sharing personal…
THERE is a group of regulars that walk Birubi Beach practising the Take Three For The Sea each time they venture out. However in recent times these dedicated beachcombers have seen an increase in plastic and other rubbish on their…
THE Port Stephens Literature Awards are now open for entry with the closing date being 31st October 2022. This year the Tilligery Lions Club will be overseeing the competition with prizes totalling $1100. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
FOUR playground makeovers are beginning this month on the MidCoast. MidCoast Council will remove aged equipment and install brand new equipment at: ● John Debert Park, Smiths Lake; ● Majorie Debert Park, Forster; ● Lansdowne Recreation Reserve and; ● King…
PORT Harmony is an active group of choralists who perform around the Port Stephens area. The organisation is a not for profit that operates to enrich the lives of those who participate, perform and attend its events. Advertise with News…
COMMERCIAL flight paths are changing for Newcastle Airport and the community can now comment on the plans. Williamtown will be most affected. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
A 36-YEAR-OLD woman is free on bail until later this year after a four-year-old died in a boating accident in the Karuah River last year. Newcastle Local Court last week heard 36-year-old Tamarah Eaton caused the drowning of a four-year-old…