WEDNESDAY saw Scotty’s Cinema and Nelson Bay Cinema come together with Business Port Stephens in support of the Police Citizens Youth Club. There were 150 guests at Nelson Bay Cinema and 50 at Scotty’s cinema, where moviegoers were thrilled to…
THE NSW 2022-23 Budget has been announced and Port Stephens is on the list of winners. In the Education sector, $5.6 million and $5 million in funding has been allocated to continue major upgrades and refurbishments at Hunter River High…
EMPLOYERS across the state will be supported to stop sexual harassment in the workplace, following the launch of a Respect at Work Taskforce. Women in politics in particular have been highlighted as those at risk. Advertise with News of…
WOMEN in small business will have access to free TAFE courses and professional advice thanks to $15 million over the next four years in the 2022-23 NSW Budget. Port Stephens women will be able to access these courses through the…
EVERY week we see the outstanding efforts of local students to go above and beyond what is expected. The students recognised in the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program aren’t necessarily going to be dux of the school or win a…
THE Tomaree Museum Association recently organised a talk by Dr Leslie Kilmartin, a direct descendant of William Cromarty. Cromarty was employed by the famous Arctic explorer and mariner, Sir Edward Parry, when they were both based in Port Stephens during…
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) is a stalwart organisation that makes positive change across the nation and the globe. It is a movement that has spanned a hundred years and seen Australia through world wars, floods, fires and the recent…
PORT Stephens Council has received the ecological report it commissioned on 109 Foreshore Drive, as the fight to sell or hold the land continues. Some Councillors remain committed to saving the land for community use, while others are determined to…
MEDOWIE is a growing community. More people means a very real need for infrastructure and services. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –…
WILD weather and winter westerlies have one again wreaked havoc in the region. The Port Stephens SES has been busy helping locals get things back under control. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…