MAJORITY government could be within reach for Anthony Albanese as Labor opens up its lead over the coalition after week one of the federal election campaign. With just weeks until Australians take to the ballot boxes, Labor is leading the…
ON Remembrance Day 2025, the memorial cenotaph in Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As a result of concerted efforts by Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch members, six additional names of entitled veterans, some of whom are still…
FOLLOWING on from its recent highly successful Art Prize Exhibition, Port Stephens Community Art Centre is now displaying works with a nautical theme. The pieces have all been created by local residents who are members of the centre. Advertise with…
IAN Brigden moved to Nelson Bay from Sydney in 1980 after purchasing an optical business that was initially operating part time. He soon amassed an impressive customer base across the Tomaree Peninsula. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
SOARING to record-breaking heights is Raymond Terrace Athletics Club’s nine-year-old high jump sensation Winter Robson. The boom rookie was the athlete everyone was talking about after clinching gold at the recent Hart Sport Little Athletics State Championships in Sydney. Advertise…
PORT Stephens Council is leading an initiative to replenish a recently vandalised section of the Bridle Path in Nelson Bay. “We’ve taken this very seriously and are aiming to put a stop to these devastating acts of vandalism to public…
LOCAL fitness and adventure group the TGHN Thursday Walkers, started their 2025 season in March with walks at Tilligerry, Newcastle and Belmont. “Our new walking year was intended to start on Thursday the 6 March with a nice, easy, introductory…
A STUDENT of Karuah Public School is calling for a new pedestrian crossing at the corner of Memorial Drive and Tarean Road. Zayne Crotty, who is in Year 4 at Karuah PS, addressed a Karuah Progress Association meeting on Wednesday…
JOINT efforts by the HNTG Progress Association and TGHN Surf Lifesavers Club led to a trial run of MobiMats at Jimmys Beach on Thursday 27 March. After the SLSC successfully implemented MobiMats at the Bennetts Beach main access last season,…
NICKNAMES are entrenched in Aussie culture and there are none better than fishermen when it comes to handing out odd names for all sorts of reasons. A “swingle bar” is a wooden spreader used to keep trace chains apart behind…