JENNI Rossi is a local entertainer who donates her time to many community groups in Port Stephens. From 26 May to 4 June, Jenni will take to the stage as part of the Maitland Musical Society’s performance of Little Women…
A MENOPAUSE Café, aimed at breaking down the stigma around menopause and increasing awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues, will be held in Medowie at Medowie Social on Thursday…
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is an amazing organisation powered by volunteers. The 130 hectare site includes 30 hectares of gardens which are all groomed to perfection by volunteers that aren’t afraid to dig in to get the gardens looking…
IF you think that balls are old fashioned and a thing of the past, think again. The Tilligerry Lions Club is running a ball with a difference on 27 May which is completely booked out! Advertise with News of The…
VOLUNTEERS are the backbone of our community. You will find them in service clubs, working for charitable causes, and even weeding the gardens in townships like Nelson Bay. No matter what your interests are, there is somewhere that you can…
ANZAC Day remembers previous generations of Australians who sacrificed so much to keep us free as a nation. However there were others, now passed on, who were largely forgotten. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THIS week News Of The Area continues to profile some of the talented young people who were awarded Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships for 2023. Callan Astin will be studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of…
FORTY NINE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens headed off on their annual Cara Camper Getaway trip recently, spending a very enjoyable few days at the Ingenia Holiday Resort in South West Rocks. Ann Gibson told News Of…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie travelled from bush to beach recently, enjoying lunch at Saltwater at Fingal Bay Surf Club. Getting out for a meal together is a monthly activity for the club, who run regular ‘Munchies’ events. Advertise…
TONAYA Hyland is also a proud recipient of a Port Stephens Mayoral Scholarship funded by the generosity of the team at Club Lemon Tree. Tonaya was School Captain at Tomaree High School where she has been recognised not only for…