THE shared pathways around Seaham are officially connected with the installation of new informative signs that bring vibrancy to the area, enhance engagement with the environment, and encourage new visitors to the suburb. The project was possible thanks to a…
THE Tomaree Ladies Probus Club, a group offering social opportunities for women aged over 55, recently celebrated its 30th Christmas Champagne Lunch. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
A MAN has drowned at Birubi Beach in Anna Bay, becoming the third coastal drowning in nine weeks for the region. It comes after incidents at Boat Harbour, not far from Birubi, and Stockton in October and November, respectively. Advertise…
THE land home to the former Colonial Ridge Retreat on Fleet Street, Salamander Bay has had a Development Application (DA) in place at the site and the adjacent property for many years. Members of the community have expressed concerns that…
REPRESENTATIVES from Quilts of Valour Australia teamed up with Welfare Officers from the Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch at a special presentation at the Regis nursing home in Salamander Bay on 14 December. Robert ‘Bob’ Murray was the recipient of a…
THIS month the Artisan Collective Port Stephens at d’Albora Marinas, Nelson Bay is the proud host for two very talented artists, with the gallery providing the perfect space to exhibit some of their finest work Nelson Bay local Helen Jackson…
WHEN it comes to Christmas, Tilligerry is a great place to be. Santa and his helpers will hop on board the big red fire truck and drive around town on Saturday 16 December, tossing out bags of lollies to the…
ELITE Energy Events hosted their annual swimming and running events in Port Stephens over the weekend. ‘The Swim’ aka ‘Swim The Bay’ was held at Shoal Bay on a very hot Saturday on 9 December. Advertise with News of The…
YOU know it’s getting close to the silly season when public Christmas trees light up in Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay! In fact, Raymond Terrace boasts the biggest Christmas tree in the Southern Hemisphere. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace is calling for the community to join with them to celebrate the groups that make up the social fabric of Raymond Terrace. On Saturday the 9 December 2023, Raymond Terrace is holding its first…