THERE are concerns about volunteering in sport, with numbers shrinking post COVID-19. As Australia comes off the high from Olympic Gold moments with swimmers Emma McKeon or Ariarne Titmus, or Keegan Palmer in skateboarding, there were many behind the scenes…
AFTER a spike in the sale of priority weeds online, Port Stephens Council is reminding the community that it’s illegal to buy or sell plants, flowers or foliage that put NSW at risk. Council’s Natural Resources Team Leader Jordan…
THE rise of social media has changed the way we seek out information. Findings delivered in the latest Togetherness Index released last week by strategic communication consultancy SenateSHJ, show that people are turning more and more to social media…
THE Anna Bay 7 Day Make-Over was conducted two years ago. It cemented the community together and made changes in attitudes, pride of place and created greater ownership for the township. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
AFTER extensive community consultation and feedback, Port Stephens Council has introduced new dog off lead rules at Anna Bay and is trialling changes at Boat Harbour. The changes will mean dogs and their owners will now be able to…
AT the time of publication Hunter New England Health was providing support to seven people suffering from Covid-19, in addition to the 13 confirmed cases announced in the District since Thursday 5 August. There are now six cases in…
THERE’s a local lady making a very big difference in our community. Sheralyn Skelton is a plogger. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email…
IT’S no surprise that last week Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer has announced that he is running for reelection. Palmer said it has been a privilege to work on behalf of the Port Stephens community for the past four…
WHEN things go wrong it is important for children to have something to comfort them. But when a child is in an accident or is critically ill there is no time to stop and grab a much-loved toy to…
PORT Stephens businesses are leading the way in changing the way we produce and store energy. Tomago’s Ampcontrol, LAVO and Boundary Power have confirmed a strategic partnership that will see them join together to develop innovative hydrogen solutions for…