THE recent floods delayed the roll-out of the much anticipated Covid-19 vaccine but the nationwide distribution is now back on track. After an initial shipment of 80 doses of imported vaccine, two Tilligerry medical centres are now getting as…
TOMAREE Neighbourhood Centre has teamed up with Koori Colours Art Gallery to bring a free Art Program for Indigenous Youth to the area. This program launched on Monday 26 April until 19 May 2021 and will be running Monday…
PORT Stephens Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on their lived experiences to help create a more socially inclusive, accessible and liveable place for all as part of the Community Wellbeing Strategy. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan…
KATE Washington MP is encouraging local community groups, P&Cs, sporting clubs, and other not-for-profit groups to apply for the annual Community Building Partnership (CBP) grants program. CBP grant funding can be used for building or renovation projects, or to…
APART from being a safe swimming place, the sandflats between Mallabula and Tanilba Bay provide a protected and popular foraging area for migratory birds. At high tide, particularly during the night, stingrays glide in and shovel up the soldier…
WHILE the community is dealing with the cleanup after the recent weather event it appears that perhaps some of the flooding could possibly have been avoided. A source told News Of The Area, “Back in 1990 Port Stephens Council…
THE Salvation Army at Anna Bay has opened its Sensory Community Garden to the public and are inviting people to come and enjoy the wonderful space and to consider volunteering. The garden is a place that anyone can visit…
SENIORS don’t have to live a dull and boring life. Members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club are faced with the many options each week to enjoy the fun and friendship. A recent Friday saw the faithful few on…
PORT Stephens is home to many different species. One is a very rare bird, the Australian Pied Oystercatcher. The Port Stephens estuary is an important shorebird habitat with 3,000 birds across 31 different species surveyed in recent years. Advertise…
WHILE Newcastle Permanent is planning to close its branch in Medowie causing angst amongst the community they have just been named amongst the World’s Best Banks. The Perm as locals know the bank was named as the top Australian-owned…