FROM the Tomaree Peninsula, to the open seas of north-east Australia and into the remote wilderness of Tasmania, Michael ‘Outback Mike’ Atkinson has tested his fortitude and favour with the natural environment. Now after returning to his One Mile Beach…
TEN people have died following a fatal bus crash in Greta, with emergency services from around the Hunter and Port Stephens swiftly responding to the scene. The incident took place near the roundabout on Wine Country Drive close to the…
EVERYDAY 38 people in Australia are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, and in Port Stephens there is a local support group here to help. Parkinson’s is now the second most prevalent neurological disease after dementia. Advertise with News of The Area…
A SELL-OUT crowd, dressed to the nines in second hand frocks, raised key funds for jupiter Australia at the Op Shop Ball on 27 May at Club Lemon Tree. The fundraiser was organised by the Lions Club of Tilligerry Peninsula.…
CREATIVITY manifests itself in many forms and for Mike Rumble of Nelson Bay it’s been the call of the ocean that’s seen his visions come to fruition. Mike has honed many years crafting in his carpentry trade to create pieces…
THE Port’s replica ‘baby whale’ has finally been named ‘Watson’ in honour of environmental advocate Paul Watson. Watson is around the size of a five year old humpback whale, with a fully grown humpback around twice the size of the…
THE koala population in Port Stephens is on the brink of being lost in the wild by 2050. If we are to continue to see koalas living in their natural habitat, the work of the staff and volunteers at the…
THE maritime and greater community of Port Stephens have rallied around the Milanja family as their much-loved fishing trawler and livelihood, the Kendon B, had to be recovered from D’Albora Marina last Tuesday. The vessel sank on its mooring on…
PEGGY Stranksy, the winner of NOTA’s April Book Giveaway promotion, has finally had the chance to connect with local authors Kim Rigby and Chrissy Hampton. The promotion was run in an April edition of News Of The Area, and invited…
FIVE local community groups will share in $26,712 under Port Stephens Council’s Aboriginal Projects Grants to empower the Aboriginal community. Mayor Ryan Palmer said successful projects range from connecting children to country, the creation of digital resources and keeping culture…