105 YEARS on since the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, heartfelt ceremonies were held around Port Stephens on Saturday in commemoration of Remembrance Day, a chance to acknowledge those who died while serving in wars,…
PORT Stephens tourism operators were well represented among the winners at the NSW Tourism Industry Awards. There were celebrations all around as renowned cruise operator Moonshadow-TQC Cruises was awarded gold at the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards held on Wednesday 8…
THE Royal Australian Navy (RAN) service of Medowie Probus Club member Keith Bailey was the topic of a recent meeting of the club, presented by fellow member Ann Tomlinson. The presentation centred on when Keith was a Lieutenant Commander in…
THE Nelson Bay Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) will host a Christmas Market on November 25. Offering a range of items from scones and tea to plants grown by CWA members, the market will raise money for different…
A DIVERSE range of stakeholders, from developers to homelessness advocates, gathered in Medowie last Friday to discuss the ongoing housing crisis being experienced in Port Stephens. The Port Stephens Housing Forum, hosted by Port Stephens Council at the Greenhouse Eatery,…
MEMBERS of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club recently visited the Southern Tablelands, a trip organised but cancelled twice during the Covid era. Jann Thomas of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club told News Of The Area, “A guided tour of National…
THE community is invited to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Tilligerry Men’s Shed on Saturday, 11 November between 9.30 am and 1.00pm. Free coffee and a sausage sizzle will be provided. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
MEDOWIE mother Dr Renee Goreham is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Community Outreach to Physics Award from the NSW branch of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). A senior physics lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Dr Goreham was…
HUNTER children’s band The Quokkas launched their first album, ‘Songs For Everyone’, on Sunday, releasing eighteen upbeat songs aimed at teaching the next generation about acceptance and inclusion. Former AFL player, Channel 7 TV news reporter and Hit network breakfast…
ANOTHER fantastic group of Port Stephens primary and secondary students have been recognised with awards through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Term 4 Week 4 winners – Irrawang Public School’s Connor Farrell is a PBL…