THE annual Country Hope Pig Races at Anna Bay Tavern was yet again a wonderful success, raising $22,250 for Country Hope, an organisation providing family centred support programs to country children diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening illnesses. “The…
PARKING of trailers, caravans and boats on public streets and in parks has long been a contentious issue in Port Stephens. Many believe that if you can afford a trailer, caravan or boat you should park it on your own…
WHILE Christmas celebrations feel like a distant memory, the benefits of one community day are still being felt in the community. The Raymond Terrace community came together to celebrate Christmas with festive spirit on 9 December 2023 at Terrace Central…
PORT Stephens Council heard an impassioned address at their inaugural meeting of 2024 from an advocate for disability rights – more specifically the rights of access for individuals who engage the service of an assistance animal. Andrew McGowan gained a…
PORT Stephens Koala Hospital is set to receive $2 million in funds from the NSW Government to increase their capacity for providing veterinary care to injured wildlife. Announcing the funding boost on Wednesday 21 February, Member for Port Stephens Kate…
THE dedicated volunteers of the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary (TCHA) are celebrating a bumper year of fundraising in 2023, with more than $75,000 generated to support the local hospital. The funds raised enabled the TCHA to purchase a range of…
RESIDENTS wishing to provide feedback on the draft Shoal Bay Place Plan have until Sunday 25 February to have their say. Shoal Bay is the latest of the Port Stephens townships to undergo a ‘Place Plan’ process, following Council undertaking…
PORT Stephens residents have been disappointed by the news that Majestic Cinemas – the company that has owned and operated the Nelson Bay Cinema – have been forced to close the doors of the local movie house for good. On…
MARINE Rescue volunteers responded to reports of a catamaran with three people on board having capsized off Nelson Head last week. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said radio operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens took the initial call at…
FOR eighteen years Judy Mcdermott has been a steadfast and faithful presence at Vinnies in Tanilba Bay. On Friday 9 February her friends and colleagues wished her a fond farewell. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…