THE Tomaree High School Environmental Action Team and Landcare Soldiers Point-Salamander Bay have combined to regenerate local bushland areas. Around 100 native plants were planted along Seaview Crescent and Johnny’s Well at Soldiers Point. Advertise with News of The Area…
CURRENT and future University of Newcastle students seeking financial assistance to support their studies are now invited to apply for the latest round of the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program. Announced in 2023, the program will grant five scholars…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) has five new exhibitions running concurrently, providing an opportunity to witness first rate local artistry up close. The first exhibition, Nautical Art, showcases captivating maritime-themed artworks featuring stunning seascapes, ships and marine life,…
FOUR new play spaces are now open across Port Stephens, with another one on the way. Mayor Ryan Palmer and Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson recently visited the newly completed play space at Taylor’s Beach. Advertise with News of The Area…
ABOUT 2:40pm on Saturday 3 August, Highway Patrol were conducting stationary speed enforcement on the Pacific Highway north of Raymond Terrace when they checked the speed of a Subaru Impreza sedan at 116 km/h in the 100 zone. Upon passing…
EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for a new community committee to assist long-term planning for Tomaree Lodge. The Tomaree Lodge Community Engagement Committee will consult on matters impacting the site, including increasing public use. Advertise with News of The…
DO you have a project that will help support the Port’s status as a business, events and tourism destination? Details are now available for the 2024 to 2025 Community Funding Program, which includes eleven funding categories to support social, cultural,…
SAFE beach launching sites are few and far between along the NSW coastline. Tomaree Peninsula is fortunate to have two excellent sites carved out by nature; the northern corner of Boat Harbour Beach and the southern corner of Fingal Bay…
TOMAREE State Emergency Service (SES) and the Nelson Bay Sea Scouts partnered recently for key training sessions. The Tomaree SES hosted the Cubs then the Scouts over two evenings at their Corlette headquarters. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
PORT Stephens Women In Business (PSWIB) held a speed networking function last Wednesday night at the Greenhouse Eatery, Medowie. Being strategically positioned on tables beside “business strangers” gave participants the opportunity to broaden local professional networks and broach connections with…