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THE release of koalas back into the wild is always a milestone to be celebrated by the team at Port Stephens Koala Hospital. Last weekend the team were able to release not one but two healthy koalas back into their…

HOSPITALITY students at Hunter River High School have been holding amazing lunches at the school ‘cafe’, allowing them to build work skills while showing appreciation for school staff. While having their practical skills assessed, students serve sharing platters with a…

ST PHILIPS Christian College Port Stephens recently celebrated the graduation of year 4 students from junior school into middle school. Rather than students reaching year six and entering high school the following year, St Philips Christian College focuses on a…

IN time for easy Christmas shopping, the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre has opened its Sea Art and Christmas Display. The gallery is filled with many unique hand-crafted items as well as works from contributing artists exploring the artistic wonder…

NOVEMBER was a month of big events for the members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club. Julia Redlich told News Of The Area, “One absolute highlight was a visit from Port Stephens Council member Leah Anderson who patiently listened to…

THE future of the iconic Tomaree Headland is now one step closer to being one which fits the aspirations of the Port Stephens community. Tomaree Headland is the most visited attraction in Port Stephens and during 2018 recorded over 200,000…

THE business of local government came to a screeching halt when Port Stephens Council was unable to field a quorum of councillors to vote on matters at the Council meeting due to be held 22 November. Port Stephens Council’s General…

COMMUNITY members have raised concerns over councillors taking extended leaves of absence from their elected duties. In particular, Port Stephens local Kelly Hammond has questioned the prolonged absence from Council activities of East Ward Councillor Glen Dunkley, who has not…

THE addition of murals, outdoor spaces and colourful streetscapes are key parts of a recent revitalisation of Karuah, with the community and Port Stephens Council coming together to build towards a brighter and better township. Port Stephens Council’s Vibrant Places…

SINCE the launch of jupiter in 2019, the Port Stephens youth mental health counselling service has continued to rise in its support of the youth of Port Stephens, with three counselling rooms now available in Salamander Bay, Tanilba Bay and…