BY the time you read this, the $1,700,000 upgrade of Tanilba Rd, Mallabula could very well be all done and dusted and the thoroughfare back in use. Originally scheduled for completion in November 2022, bad weather and supply issues have…
IN early 2022 Meagan Ambrose opened the Stay Connected Activity Centre in Taylor’s Beach with a desire to ensure that those who struggle with ongoing memory loss are not themselves forgotten. “One of the tragedies of living with dementia or…
SOLDIERS Point local Kev Le Poidevin (62) is about to embark on a childhood dream, attempting to sail around the world as part of the Global Solo Challenge event. Kev will be sailing single handed, non-stop and unassisted on his…
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club have recently completed their annual Easter Raffle, raising more than $5500 for charitable causes. The Lions Club thanked MarketPlace Raymond Terrace and the community for their ongoing support. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
IT’S time to dust off your golf clubs and get behind a couple of great local causes. Port Stephens FM 100.9 (PSFM) and Business Port Stephens (BPS) are excited to announce their upcoming charity networking golf day, to be held…
PORT Stephens Council will formally recognise the late Councillor and Freeman of Port Stephens, Geoff Dingle, with the naming of a reserve in Medowie in his honour. Geoff Dingle was a long term resident of Medowie and served on Port…
LIGHTS, music, food and family fun filled the spectacular autumn evening at ‘Karuah By Night’, held at Longworth Park on Saturday, 15 April. Funded by the NSW Government’s Reconnecting Regional NSW Grant, ‘Karuah By Night’ was an initiative of Port…
A RECORD 23 members of Marine Rescue Port Stephens received special awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday 11 April for their roles in five major rescue operations conducted over the past four years. The first official ceremony for the…
THE Port Stephens Friendship Group paid a visit to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service last week, getting an up close and personal look at the vital work the service performs. “We were lucky enough to see a helicopter going through…
AFTER three years of restrictions the ladies of the Fingal Haven Craft Group are finally able to invite people to join them for their annual fundraising fair. Established nearly 27 years ago, the hardworking collective of Fingal Haven residents has…