OLD wind turbines have found a second life in surfboard form in a world-first prototype designed to set the tone for recycling in the renewables industry. The 10 boards are the handiwork of professional surfer Josh Kerr and his team at Draft Surf in collaboration with Spanish renewables developer Acciona. Advertise with

THE people who call Port Stephens home have long held the notion that they live in paradise. That belief has been ratified by Wotif, which has named the East Coast destination Town of the Year for 2025. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

CLEAN Up Australia Day (CUAD) was the brainchild of Ian Kiernan AO, an “average Australian” who had a simple idea, 35 years ago, to make a difference in his own backyard. The event has now become the nation's largest community-based environmental action, held annually on the first Sunday in March. Advertise

VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Newcastle safely returned two people to shore after their 13.5 metre yacht lost steering 18 nautical miles (33km) off Newcastle. Radio operators at Marine Rescue Sydney State Communications Centre answered the call for assistance just before 7pm on Thursday 20 February. Advertise with News of The Area today.

DURING their recent annual general meeting (AGM), Nelson Bay Torchbearers for Legacy elected Christine Riley as their new President for 2025. She is supported by Vice President Judy Chapman, Secretary and Markets Manager Jeanette Murray, Assistant Secretary Shirley Harvey, Treasurer Denise Diemar and Assistant Treasurer and Marketing Brigita Falconer. Advertise

PORT Stephens Council will request that Transport for NSW conduct a review into the use of jet skis and their potential impact on public safety. The motion, initiated by Mayoral Leah Anderson, was put to Council in response to an apparent rise in concern from Port Stephens residents about the impact

MORE than 2200 Port Stephens ladies are connecting via an online social group that spills over into real life coastal walks, inter-suburb outings and local coffees, lunches and dinners. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email

OESOPHAGEAL cancer is the fastest growing cancer in Australia, with rates expected to double over the next ten years. Unfortunately, when Samantha Hoggard’s Dad was diagnosed, there was very little information available about oesophageal cancer, no support groups in NSW and little funding for research. Advertise with News of The Area today.

DANCE ‘n Dazzle Studio in Medowie is celebrating 30 years of dance education. Proudly family-owned, the studio has welcomed thousands of dancers through its doors over the decades. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email