THIS story is part two of a series about the Mitchells, an early Port Stephens fishing family. COLIN Mitchell joined his father Alf in 1950 seine trawling and prawning in Stockton Bight on board ‘Girl Pat’. One day author, adventurer…
THE Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a partnership between Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Koala Hospital, a volunteer group that aims to provide the world best practice standards of care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas to give them…
IN AN effort to improve the region’s water security, Hunter Water is rolling out a range of new leak detection technologies. Hunter Water Managing Director Darren Cleary says detecting and fixing leaks is a key priority, with recent initiatives achieving…
MULLOWAY are without doubt one of the most challenging fish in our waterways. Although rarely seen these days the mighty mulloway can grow to an amazing two metres and weigh over 100kg. They can be caught from South East Queensland,…
THE Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group (TBCSG) has paid tribute to Kaye Berkley after nineteen years hosting sewing bees in her home. TBCSG is a local volunteer group that has been active on the Tomaree peninsula for 20 years. Advertise…
THE Probus Club of Port Stephens held its annual Ladies Spring Function at Zenith, Shoal Bay on September 10. Tempted by the classy High Tea theme, 48 ladies enjoyed the atmosphere and the fine offering of food. Advertise with News…
CORLETTE outrigger paddler Tony Compton has secured a gold and silver medal at the IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships in Hilo, Hawaii. Around 3000 paddlers from 27 countries competed at the Championships, the big three nations represented being Tahiti, Hawaii…
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club held their ninth annual Junior Public Speaking event on 21 August. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –…
SEPTEMBER Equinox marks the arrival of the first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. That’s why in the earth’s southern areas, the September Equinox is known as the Spring Equinox. It takes place on Sunday, 22 September, just after…
COLIN Mitchell, a farmer, arrived in Port Stephens in1910 and settled at Harris’s Farm, known today as One Mile Beach, where among his farming efforts, he attempted to raise draught horses. The project was a failure and he died shortly…