VOLUNTEERS at Artisan Collective Port Stephens have taken the initiative to set up a special art prize with a stunning show of over 140 entries from local and interstate artists. The recent inaugural event attracted a huge number of over…
THERE is an unmistakable sanctity about Kangaroo Island, with its raw and rugged coastline, impeccably clear waters, natural wonders and wildlife. Sitting southwest off the coast of Adelaide in South Australia, Kangaroo Island is thought to have separated from the…
MARINE Rescue volunteers at Port Stephens and Lemon Tree Passage are ready for a season of peak demand after equalling their busiest month on record. November saw crews from the Hunter Central Coast, which covers units from Terrigal to Port…
ONE of only nine officers to graduate from a new police program has been assigned to the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District. The Probationary Constable was sworn-in on Friday 13 December, and started working in the region the following Monday, 16…
THE Draft Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) has been released for public consultation. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is inviting feedback from the community to help shape the final plan, due for release in 2025. Advertise with News of…
A WARM welcome to all our visitors to the most amazing holiday destination. Port Stephens has got it all. The real good news for the anglers is that the fishing inside and outside the Port, plus the beaches, is red…
VANESSA Sewell is a Worimi woman from the Mid-North Coast of NSW, who is one of three inspiring First Nations scientists named official “Superstars of STEM”. Superstars of STEM is an initiative of Science and Technology Australia, which is funded…
SCAMMERS are cunning and use persuasive words and techniques that can trick us into false offers and situations we would not choose to be in if we had understood the implications better. Helping us to spot scams and see through…
THE STATE Government is progressing reforms to strengthen local government, announcing plans for changes to the way council meetings are conducted. It is hoped the changes will ensure greater transparency and increase community confidence in council decision making. Advertise with…
ONE of only nine officers to graduate from a new police program has been assigned to the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District. The Probationary Constable was sworn-in on Friday 13 December, and started working in the region the following Monday, 16…