REHEARSALS are well underway for the Star Struck’s 30th Anniversary. Star Struck is the Hunter Region’s largest celebration of public-school students, a performing arts spectacular which has featured thousands of school-aged students from across the region for 30 years. Advertise…
PORT Stephens Community Arts Centre offers a range of exhibitions throughout the year. The current exhibitions, on display until 12 July, are ‘Fire and Ice’ and ‘Spinners and Weavers’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
TAFE NSW students will put their skills into practice with meerkats, lemurs and alligators all part of a training program offered by TAFE NSW in association with Oakvale Wildlife Park. TAFE NSW Gosford students studying Certificate III in Captive Animals…
COUNCIL is launching a new program aimed at building the digital skills of our older generation with the added bonus of employing our youngsters to teach them. Mayor Ryan Palmer said that with 40 percent of the Port Stephens population…
ROTARIANS by their very nature are giving people. They make change and address issues at the very heart of the community’s needs. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
Fallen Power Lines With all of the windy weather predicted to continue, it’s important to know what to do if you come across fallen power lines. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
AFTER thirteen years with Port Stephens Council, Wayne Wallis has resigned from his role as General Manager. Mr Wallis said he’s stepping down from full time employment to begin working towards retirement. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
IF you’d like to join a group of fun and friendly locals for a BBQ, consider catching up with the members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club. They certainly know how to have a great time together! Advertise with News…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update for Port Stephens. Motor Vehicle Accidents On the morning of Friday 27 May, fire and rescue crews attended a single vehicle motor vehicle accident with one person trapped in Salamander Bay. Advertise…
LOCALLY residents have been doing their bit to recycle and keep the environment clean by using the Return and Earn facilities. While some choose to take a cash payment for their recycling, others use their waste to support local charities…