A GROUP of potters living in Port Stephens are holding their first exhibition of their works in a gallery in Newcastle. The exhibition is entitled ‘Emerge’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
THE new war memorial at Medowie was part of moving ANZAC Day commemorations on April 25. Port Stephens Councillor and veteran Chris Doohan told News Of The Area, “It was a fantastic turn out for Medowie’s ANZAC Day Dawn…
A SUSTAINABLE future with reduced landfill is coming one step closer for the Port Stephens community, with the establishment of a funded maggot farm in Raymond Terrace. An additional 33,000 tonnes of food waste will be diverted from landfill…
LOUISE Ihlein is the Greens candidate for the seat of Paterson in the upcoming Federal Election. With a background in nursing, Louise is now reskilling, studying Development Studies and majoring in citizens and citizenship. Advertise with News of The…
PORT Stephens Libraries are thrilled to be presenting a series of ‘Less Mess Workshops’ in the libraries throughout the region. LessMess is a Sydney based hands-on service with fifteen years of experience in getting stuff done, and Kris Abbott,…
IN what is being heralded a win for the community, a proposed helipad at Anna Bay has been refused by Port Stephens Council. It was community member Max Stoker who originally raised widespread awareness of the proposal, and the…
“A GREAT day for the community!” This is how Tilligerry Art Gallery’s (TAG) Sue McDonnell described their market day held on Sunday 1 May. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
International Firefighters Day THIS week Medowie Rural Fire Brigade held an International Firefighters/ St Florian’s day service. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email…
RESIDENTS in Williamtown will soon be enjoying smoother and safer journeys along Cabbage Tree Road with a multimillion dollar safety upgrade about to get underway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Barnaby Joyce, said…
IN the upcoming Federal Election, the Informed Medical Options Party (IMOP) has endorsed Angela Ketas as their candidate for Paterson. Angela has a background in health and law, as a registered nurse and a barrister defending human, environmental and…