THE NSW Poisons Information Centre have issued a reminder to keep all poisonous chemicals in their original containers. Poisonous chemicals come in a rainbow of colours and often look very appealing to children. Children are at greatest risk of…
LOCAL real estate agents R & R Property have been recognised as one of the top 100 agencies in the country, as voted by vendors and buyers. When R & R Property founder and Managing Director Denise Haynes scanned…
LAST week Jeanne Socrates sailed in the Saturday afternoon race with Port Stephens Yacht Club. She is considered yachting royalty by some, having circumnavigated the world in her yacht solo. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
50 MEMBERS of the Probus Club of Port Stephens enjoyed another great activity recently, with the February BBQ transferring to the Nelson Bay Community Hall due to the rain. A bit of precipitation wasn’t going to stop the get…
MORE than 40,000 businesses across NSW will be supported to phase-out single-use plastics in line with the NSW Government’s recently announced Plastics Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021. Environment Minister James Griffin said the NSW Government is partnering with…
ST John’s Anglican Church, Raymond Terrace has hit a milestone as it is about to celebrate 160 years of worship. The church stands on the beautiful grounds on 45 Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace. Advertise with News of The Area…
A TRIP to the flicks is back on the cards. After Covid virtually crippled the movie theatre industry, the Federal Government has stepped in to support local cinemas. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
ORGANISERS are expecting tens of thousands of women and allies to participate in Women’s March4Justice events across Australia, to be held on February 27. As Women’s March4Justice prepare to take to the streets again, they are demanding that the…
FOR locals in Raymond Terrace, Flying-Foxes at Ross Wallbridge Reserve continue to remain a problem. In the recent Port Stephens Council meeting on 8 February 2022, West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott put forth a notice of motion to request…
THE finishing touches have been added to the new Foreshore Drive bridge at Corlette, marking the project’s completion on time and under budget. The InQuick bridge replaces the culvert that was washed away during the severe rain event in…