IN 2019, News Of the Area reported on Corlette resident Geoff Zipper, known as ‘Swampy’ to the local community, as he prepared to go to Kokoda as part of an adventurous Port Stephens group of twelve. Geoff was 70 years…
STUDENTS from Alesco College are serving up cafe fare at Raymond Terrace Library every Thursday, and building life and employment skills which will benefit them in the workplace. Taking their learnings to the local Port Stephens Council run library each…
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, an oasis that celebrates the plants of our region, has recently opened The Kevin Stokes Fernery. The gardens are maintained and looked after by a team of dedicated volunteers and there are often special events…
PORT Stephens local Beau Curtis walked away a winner at last week’s Caravanning and Camping Industry Association (CCIA) NSW Awards for Excellence 2022, recognised for his ongoing dedication as Assistant Park Manager of Ingenia Holiday Parks One Mile Beach. Beau…
THE community of Seaham is getting ready to celebrate with the Seaham Christmas Carols making a return to the social calendar following a two-year, Covid-enforced break. The magic of Christmas is evident when the community comes together to share in…
THE Probus Club of Port Stephens continues to grow at a steady rate with three more inductions in November bringing their total to 153 valued members. Ann Gibson of the Probus Club told News Of The Area, “This meeting we…
CHRISTMAS just isn’t Christmas without a Lions Christmas cake or pudding. Not only a delicious treat, the proceeds from the sale of these Christmas favourites go back into doing good in our local community. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE history of Soldiers Point Public School is one of humble beginnings. In 1947 the school was established and consisted of a single storey tin shed. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
MAMBO Wetlands once again burned last week. The wetland poses a significant challenge to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) as access to the fire front is not always available due to the water logged nature of the area. Advertise with…
FOR months there has been a stairway to nowhere on Victoria Parade at Nelson Bay. Council initially removed the pedestrian overhead bridge for inspection and now they have confirmed that the bridge is in too poor a condition to re-install.…