Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to buy a boat
REALISING that half of Port Stephens is water, I have always been of the belief that to experience everything that this magnificent part of the world has to offer you need – a boat. My first piece of advice is…
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Stinker’s History: The adventures of ‘Clanka’ – Part 2
THIS story is part two of an ongoing series on Ronald Barry ‘Clanka’ McLean. To read Part 1, pick up a copy of last week’s paper or jump online to the News Of The Area website. ‘Clanka’ – A Fearless…
Seaside Singers light up Seniors Festival
SONGS were sung and dancers took to the streets as the Seaside Singers performed last week as part of the NSW Seniors Festival. The community choir, membership to which is dominated by seniors, delighted visitors to the Nelson Bay town…
Land and Environment court denies marina extension DA
AFTER years of community angst, the Land and Environment Court has finally ruled on the proposed extension of Soldiers Point Marina. Port Stephens Council initially rejected the development application (DA) and now the Land and Environment Court has followed suit.…
Seed Library sprouts community connection
SEED libraries continue to grow in popularity, with 1200 seed packets loaned out across three Port Stephens library branches in 2023. 200 of those seed packets contained seeds donated by community members. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
Landcare groups do battle with invasive weeds
LANDCARE groups across the region continue to perform important regeneration work and wage war with invasive weeds. In Corlette a group of Landcare volunteers maintain the walking and cycling track that follows the coast along Bagnalls Beach from ‘Dutchies’ through…
Emergency services called to Corlette house fire
PORT Stephens emergency services were called to an incident early on Tuesday 12 March after a fire broke out at a residence on Portside Crescent, Corlette. NSW Fire and Rescue teams were in attendance, whilst NSW Police cordoned off the…
Big future ahead for Tomaree High Dux Ben Barwood
THE future looks bright for 2023 Tomaree High School Dux Ben Barwood, with a generous $1000 donation from Legacy Australia’s Port Stephens division going towards Ben’s studies at university. Ben’s passion for engineering, particularly in automation, robotics and green energy…
McGowan continues assistance animal fight
ANDREW McGowan is a man who looks as though he has walked straight out of a poem by Banjo Patterson. Sporting a wild grey beard to his chest, a long stockman coat and, most appropriately, a Blue Heeler by his…
Medowie excitement machine Shane Fielding grabs silver medal for NSW at Australian Deaf Rugby Games
HAVE speed will travel is the motto for Medowie Rugby Club excitement machine Shane Fielding. Local rugby enthusiasts have marvelled at the utility back’s attacking skills in the Hunter Suburban Rugby competition in recent seasons where he has proved a…