TOMAREE Cultural Development Group is seeking support for an Arts and Cultural Centre. The group was formed in 2022, partly in response to NSW government plans to transfer the site known as Tomaree Lodge to the Port Stephens LGA. Advertise…
NARROMINE High School (NHS), a remote school of 240 students, recently embarked on a three-day adventure to the coast, hosted by Tomaree High School (THS). After a long seven-hour bus ride, the students arrived at Shoal Bay Holiday Park, where…
A HEALTHY and vibrant gum tree that had been slated for removal from the Carindale apartment complex in Nelson Bay has been spared, following a vote of strata members. The tree had been the subject of some division between owners…
HANDMADE Christmas crafts and gifts are currently on show at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. From front door wreaths to the fairy on top of the tree, visitors will find a wide variety of decorations for homes. Talented local patchworkers…
ALMOST 200 people have been arrested for pausing activity at the world’s biggest coal port as part of a climate protest. Protesters formed a “blockade” in the Port of Newcastle on Sunday in the third day of unrest, calling on…
ANOTHER nine school superstars have been recognised through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Medowie Public School Principal Allison Thompson said the school’s involvement in the PBL program reflects its “ongoing commitment to fostering a positive…
THIS week News Of The Area speaks to Councillor Paul Le Mottee Who are you and where do you come from? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
COHO Property has submitted a development application for an ambitious project in the Nelson Bay CBD. The Port Stephens-based developer’s proposal is to construct a ten-storey, 50-unit apartment building at the corner of Stockton and Tomaree streets. Advertise with News…
THE much-anticipated Medowie Christmas Carnival returns on Saturday 7 December, bringing the community together for a magical holiday celebration. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.…
TEA Gardens author Ray Keipert has been awarded first prize in the Port Stephens Literature Awards. Ray’s winning story, ‘Surf Break’, took out the major gong, while another of his four submissions, ‘Career Change’, also won Highly Commended, in the…