MEMBERS of the Combined Probus Club of Medowie recently enjoyed one of their regular ‘Munchies Lunch’ at the Junction Inn at Raymond Terrace. Combined Probus Club of Medowie publicity officer Kevin Tomlinson told News Of The Area, “These munchies help…
RECENTLY Fingal Bay Probus Club members welcomed two guest speakers who impressed members with the incredible achievements of their organisations. One of the speakers Country Women’s Association Nelson Bay branch chairperson Kim Withers explained the work CWA members do to…
ORGANISERS say the Positive Behaviour and Learning scheme is helping both school communities and the wider community. Our nominees this week included Irrawang Public School student Tahlia Chapman For being a caring person who alway looks out for others at…
WHEN people think of homelessness they tend towards stereotypes. Perhaps we think about substance abuse, older men or think it could never happen to us or anyone in our circumstances. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
Fire Hydrants Local fire Brigades are urging residents that have a fire hydrant on or near their properties to ensure that they mow the lawn and maintain the area around the fire hydrant so that brigades can access the hydrant…
PORT Stephens Council has announced the elected members professional development and expenses report for the first half of the year. In the period of 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022, costs incurred by the Elected Members which have been…
FOR those who love the festive season, getting dressed up for Christmas needs to come around more than just once a year. Members of The Probus Club of Port Stephens enjoyed Christmas in July with a river cruise lunch on…
PORT Stephens Council is on the road for a series of remote meetings. On 26 July Councillor Giacomo Arnott chaired an Ordinary Council Meeting at the Greenhouse Pacific Dunes Golf Club in Medowie, while Mayor Ryan Palmer was in Singapore.…
AT Irrawang Public School this week Mia Darcy was recognised for demonstrating leadership in and dedication to cultural education as part of the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program. Mia joins the schools K-2 Ginyaang group each week, sharing personal…
PORT Harmony is an active group of choralists who perform around the Port Stephens area. The organisation is a not for profit that operates to enrich the lives of those who participate, perform and attend its events. Advertise with News…