THIS month, award-winning photographer Gergő Rugli is exhibiting his incredible work at the Artisan Collective art gallery at the Nelson Bay marina. “Artisan Collective Port Stephens aims to show diversity and talents of excellence that are not readily available to…
A TEAM of Air Force personnel from RAAF Base Williamtown pushed a billy cart styled to resemble an F/A-18 Hornet from Williamtown to Rathmines on Saturday in support of mental health charity Beyond Blue. Taking on the challenge for the…
HOW far would you go to help someone in need? That question has become a key motivator for Liam Jackson, who has pushed himself to conquer progressively greater challenges over the past few years. Advertise with News of The Area…
TOMAREE Triathlon Club will host the Nelson Bay Foreshore Triathlon event on Sunday, November 5. “Every second Sunday we typically run a triathlon out in Soldiers Point during the summer months,” said Terry Withers, President of Tomaree Triathlon Club. The…
SUICIDE awareness documentary, The Promise, is screening in Nelson Bay on 8 November at 7:00pm, giving locals the opportunity to see an advance screening of this new Australian mental health film. The Promise is an adaptation of former ABC radio…
ECONETWORK Port Stephens has cautioned communities of the Hunter against rushing to judgement on proposed offshore wind farms. “We all need more information, including independent environmental assessments, before taking a position,” said EcoNetwork president Iain Watt. Advertise with News of…
A PRIDE of Lions will descend on Lemon Tree Passage for the 2023 Lions District Convention on 3-4 November 2023. The District (N3) covers 55 Lions Clubs and five Leo (for young people under 30) across Port Stephens, Newcastle, Central…
THE Minister for the Environment has released the NSW State of the Beaches 2022-2023 report, with all tested beaches within the Port Stephens LGA rated Very Good. Four swimming sites were monitored in the Port Stephens local government area. Advertise…
MEDOWIE is a small community but one that is stepped in tradition when it comes to honouring its service men and women. As home to many who currently serve at the Williamtown RAAF Base, Medowie’s Remembrance Day service is one…
TEAM members from Port Stephens Council were present alongside volunteers and staff at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary on Monday 16 October to celebrate the completion of the Koala Strike Zone Project – an initiative to protect the iconic native…