TO our many school holiday visitors, a warm Port Stephens welcome. There is a chance that I am biassed however I reckon that you have arrived in a boating, diving, surfing, sightseeing, seafood and fishing wonderland. For those attempting to…
A MAJOR police operation throughout NSW has targeted knife crime across the state. Operation Foil ran from 1pm Thursday 11 April 2024 until 1:30am Saturday 13 April 2024, and saw more than 800 officers from every Police Area Command and…
STELLAR performer Jennifer Kaye will present the songs of Elgar’s ‘Sea Pictures’ at Nelson Bay in a unique cultural opportunity for residents to enjoy. The concert performance, which will be accompanied by projections of Port Stephens seascapes, will raise funds…
THE Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is now consulting on proposed regulations for offshore electricity infrastructure. The proposed regulations support the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 and set out requirements for offshore wind projects once…
ON Saturday 20 April, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was tasked by NSW Ambulance to respond to a cruise ship approximately 20 nautical miles east of Newcastle. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
OPENING the world of books to those who don’t speak English as their native tongue, Port Stephens Libraries offers resources in an array of languages. Port Stephens Council’s Library Services Manager, Kris Abbott, told News Of The Area, “Port Stephens…
THE Probus Club of Port Stephens announced a new management committee for 2024 at the club’s annual changeover event and AGM. A growing club boasting 150 loyal members, the previous committee worked hard to coax some new blood into the…
MARINE Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state were in high demand last month, responding to the organisation’s busiest March on record. With favourable boating weather last month, Marine Rescue NSW crews performed an incredible 515 search in rescue missions…
WORLD War II turned ordinary blokes from across the country into heroes. Some survived, many did not. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us…
THE team at Nelson Bay Golf Club are celebrating after being nominated as finalists in the Environmental Sustainability category of the 2024 Clubs NSW Clubs & Community Awards. “Our submission, titled ‘Putting Nature First’, showcased Nelson Bay Golf Club’s work…