REPAIRS to the Foreshore Drive culvert and installation of the new bridge are underway and on schedule to be completed in time for Christmas. All options were considered for the replacement of the culvert and the locally manufactured InQuik…
RYAN Palmer hardly needs an introduction to the residents of Port Stephens. Mr Palmer has been serving as Mayor since 2017, which is the longest term any Mayor has served based on one election, after election postponements due to…
BLOCKADE Australia’s protests against the Newcastle Coal Port have continued, with over twenty actions disrupting not only the Port, but all of New South Wales. Actions began on Tuesday 9 November, with activists protesting through abseiling, car locking on…
ARE you worried about a future for yourself and your children on a warming planet? The movie 2040 has an inspiring message of hope about the environment. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
THE long wait for a safer and better boat ramp at Little Beach in Nelson Bay is finally over with the new $2.2 million facility opening last Thursday. Port Stephens Council’s Facilities and Services Group Manager Greg Kable said…
ON 9 November 2021, Salamander Bay and Raymond Terrace Fire & Rescue NSW responded to reports of a boat fire at Soldiers Point marina. A large vessel had a small electrical fire on board, which was made safe by…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Port Stephens SES The Port Stephens SES Unit have been hard at work over the last week, been retraining, working on specific skills for storm training. Advertise with News of The…
AT the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Australia as a fledgling nation sent her sons to war. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
ROZ Armstrong is running as a candidate for Port Stephens Council in East Ward. She is second on Leah Anderson’s ticket and could potentially take a seat on Council based on primary votes for Anderson as well as her…
YET another new contender for Port Stephens Council is Matt Bailey. Representing the Liberal Party in the Local Government Election, Matt is partner to existing Councillor Jaimie Abbott. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…