THE Lions Club of Raymond Terrace hold an annual Biggest High Tea event to raise funds for the Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (LCCRF). This year, a ‘Quilt for a Cure’ is also being raffled, with profits going to the…
IN support of a close friend recently diagnosed with brain cancer, Nelson Bay local David Wright has decided to take on the Massive Murray Paddle – a five day, 415 kilometre (km) paddling adventure race down the Murray River. Described…
THE Port Stephens Fisheries Institute will receive upgrades to enhance breeding facilities for oysters and finfish, allowing research to support innovation in commercial fisheries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
HUNTER Water has commenced remediation efforts to help protect the eroding river banks of the Williams River, spanning from Seaham to Clarence Town. “The Williams River is an important asset to our community, and its preservation is crucial for both…
PORT Stephens and the Myall Coast plays host to a range of migratory shore birds each year, with residents asked to support their survival by being considerate during nesting season. “We live in a special part of the world where…
PORT Stephens creatives Cory Acorn, Heidi Harber, Lynne Foulkes, Fay Virtue and Susan Zhou have collaborated for a unique exhibition called ‘The Journey’. “Visitors to the exhibition will see a vibrant array of works by the artists represented at The…
THE Royal Australian Air Force is hosting six F-22 Raptor aircraft from the United States Air Force 19th Fighter Squadron over the period of 8-21 August 2024. The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is an American twin-engine all-weather stealth fighter aircraft…
A RANGE of activities have been organised to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tomaree National Park. Across four decades the Park has remained a beloved icon, with visitors flocking to its dramatic landscapes, stunning treed hills and spectacular coastlines. Advertise…
BEACHES across Port Stephens have been impacted by a week of wild weather which included large swells, high tides and strong winds. Port Stephens Council Asset Section Manager John Maretich said that while much of the region’s open coast was…
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…