PORT Stephens Council has voted to oppose potential offshore wind farm developments off the Hunter coast until environmental impact statements and other scientific evidence is made available. At last week’s Port Stephens Council meeting, Councillors Giacomo Arnott and Leah Anderson…
THE members of Soldiers Point Uniting Church marked the end of an era when they held their final service in the building on Soldiers Point Road on Sunday 24 September. The service was a bittersweet affair, paying homage to the…
NEWS Of The Area’s own John ‘Stinker’ Clarke was guest speaker at a recent meeting held by the Combined Probus Club of Medowie. Kevin Tomlinson, Publicity Officer of the Combined Probus Club of Medowie told News Of The Area, “John…
PORT Stephens Council is encouraging the local community to rally behind a road safety campaign to increase awareness of motorcyclists. The Joe Rider campaign encourages all road users to be on the lookout for motorcyclists, particularly at round-a-bouts, intersections and…
“THIS voice is wrong in principle; it would be bad in practice.” Twelve words to summarise the message from former prime minister Tony Abbott to No vote supporters at a rally at the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club last Thursday. Advertise…
AS the HSC looms ahead, 125 students from Tomaree High’s graduating class of 2023 celebrated the end of their school life as they embark on their futures. Joe-Ann Williams of Tomaree High School told News Of The Area, “We said…
TAI CHI has been practised for centuries as a form of martial art, and at the Nelson Bay Community Hall you can now give it a go free of charge. Tai Chi Port Stephens 108 is a not-for-profit organisation with…
WITH hopes of becoming “a regional cornerstone of the hydrogen industry”, the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub will be built on Kooragang Island to assist emissions intensive industries to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. The project, led by Origin Future…
FOR those with a passion for fashion a unique event is coming to Port Stephens. Creative wardrobe design will be the focus of a Fashion Parade to be held at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on 21 October from 1-4pm. Advertise…
RESIDENTS and visitors to Port Stephens now have access to two new electric vehicle (EV) charging spots, located conveniently in the car park of the Albatross Marina in Lemon Tree Passage. “We are trying to go more green here at…