LAST Monday, Tom Howell and three others faced court over charges arising from protests against logging by Forestry Corporation. Mr Howell and his three fellow protestors were charged after allegedly endangering members of the public by climbing onto a…
THE withdrawal of military coalition forces from Afghanistan has the world wondering what lies ahead. A peaceful transition to a democratic government? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie was fortunate to have a function to celebrate their eighteenth birthday of the Club in July. Management at The Greenhouse at Pacific Dunes were able to comply with Covid-19 protocols and host the…
STUDENTS at Fern Bay Public School are getting into a new challenge that is putting smiles on faces and building skills. The students in Fern Bay Public School’s KB and K/1T classes have embarked on the Mascot Challenge for…
THERE’s a new hand on the helm of Port Stephens Legacy and for the first time it’s a woman’s one. Carol Selkirk is the first woman in Port Stephens Legacy’s history to hold this position. Advertise with News of…
RECENTLY an amazing team of Road Crash Rescue Operators from Port Stephens NSW SES and NSW Ambulance Rescue competed in the inaugural NSW State Road Crash Rescue Championships in Mogo, on the south coast. The combined team was successful…
A RECENT meeting of the Probus Club of Port Stephens turned out to be another bonus event for members and guests with the celebration of their new Nonagenarian (someone between 90-99 years young), Club member Edna Lloyd. Edna’s husband…
MR Fitzsimmmons the newly rescued and named koala arrived at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital in a rather unusual way. The koala was found by two Police Officers on Bagnalls Beach Road. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
RAYMOND Terrace Library is now home to the region’s first ‘Share The Dignity’ vending machine. These machines allow for the dispense of sanitary items and period packs to reduce period poverty for those in need in the community. Advertise…
THE popular Little Beach boat ramp will close from Tuesday 13 July for a $2 million upgrade that will make launching boats from the ramp easier. The project has been made possible through a $1.67 million grant from the…