REMEMBRANCE Day holds a special place in the hearts of those who have served, their families, and in the hearts of the nation. On 11 November 1918 the German Government of the day accepted the terms of the Armistice presented…
IT’S time for our community to nominate local champions who’ve supported or inspired others, shown leadership or excelled in their field as part of the 2022 Annual Awards. Held on Australia Day each year, the awards are an opportunity to…
He Saved My Life SOME years ago Tanilba plumber Peter Marchant underwent surgery for a class 2 brain tumor. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.…
THE Port Stephens community will say “Fare thee well” to the singing vicar, Reverend Kesh Rico Govan and his family on Sunday, November 13 at 9.30 am. In July 2014, All Saints Anglican Church Nelson Bay’s Reverend Govan, his wife…
Tilligerry Training On Saturday, 29 October, members of Tilligerry Rural Fire Brigade completed area familiarisation training, followed by pumps and pumping practice. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
IT’S Small Business Month and that means it is time for the small businesses in our community to reconnect. Business Port Stephens (BPS), in collaboration with Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Women in Business will host a free dinner…
MENTAL Health Awareness Month has been acknowledged by Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue who recently held an inaugural Mateship Morning Tea. The event was designed to bring the community together to chat in a safe environment. Advertise with News of…
A BREAK in the weather saw garden lovers flock to the annual ‘Open Gardens’ display on the Tilligerry Peninsula. On purchasing a ticket, visitors were given a map of the participating properties which ranged from Salt Ash through to Tanilba…
FOR a quarter of a century local golfers have been teeing off to support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service at the annual Angel Billy Golf Classic. In 1997 Mr Ron Smith decided to organise a Golf Classic at the Nelson…
THIS October, Woolworths is encouraging Raymond Terrace customers to help children and families in need by supporting the Variety Fundraising Appeal by simply purchasing a $2 token or rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar when they shop. Celebrating…