MASS marches took place around the country over the weekend in support of the Yes campaign in the Voice to Parliament referendum. With the October 14 vote rapidly approaching, Port Stephens Yes supporters hit the streets of Raymond Terrace on…
A COMMUNITY staple for more than 25 years, the action-packed St Philip’s Christian College (SPCC) Fair returns on Friday October 13 from 3-8pm. A fireworks display will complete the evening at 7:45pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
ON Wednesday 18 October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group (TBCSG) is hosting a Pink Breakfast fundraiser at Soldiers Point Bowling Club. “October is a time to raise awareness of breast cancer,” said Sarah Smith…
THE organisers of Fingal Bay’s Parkrun event are encouraging more Port Stephens locals to join in the rapidly growing global trend. Parkrun is a free five kilometre (km) run that takes place every Saturday at 8am in locations across the…
ALL hands were on deck last month at the Latitude One over 55s resort in Anna Bay as a group of Ingenia Lifestyle employees made the trip from Sydney to plant trees as part of a company volunteering event. In…
WITHIN the last twelve months it is estimated that 4.2 million people in Australia have experienced a mental health disorder. That statistic comprises one fifth of the population between the ages of sixteen to 85. Advertise with News of The…
AS the storms of March 2021 become a distant memory, the scars they left behind will take longer to heal. Port Stephens Council worked hard to get the new bridge installed over the culvert at Foreshore Drive, however other works…
AT Port Stephens Council’s September 12 meeting, Leah Anderson was unanimously elected as Deputy Mayor for a one year period. Councillor Giacomo Arnott leaves the position after serving in the role for the past year. Advertise with News of The…
THE community came together to support each other at the Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Remembrance Walk at Iluka Reserve on the weekend. The walk is held to remember lives lost to suicide and for many is an emotional day. Advertise…
AFTER four long years of growing out his luscious locks, eleven-year-old Jacob Randall has chopped it all off to raise money and awareness for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation (CBCF). With the fundraiser still open for donations, Jacob has raised…