EACH month the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre features artists and this month it is no other than the talented Gill Ward. English-born Gill is a multi-talented artist who enjoys participating in many of the groups within the Gallery.…
PARKINSON’S Disease is a movement and mood disorder typically presenting with symptoms such as slowness of movement, muscle rigidity, instability, tremor, depression and anxiety. The number of people living with Parkinson’s in Australia is thought to range from 84,000…
WHILE the ANZAC Day service at Medowie has been hailed as one of the best ever for the area, it did not go ahead without issues. Those wishing to participate in the Dawn Service were asked to muster at…
THE new war memorial at Medowie was part of moving ANZAC Day commemorations on April 25. Port Stephens Councillor and veteran Chris Doohan told News Of The Area, “It was a fantastic turn out for Medowie’s ANZAC Day Dawn…
LOUISE Ihlein is the Greens candidate for the seat of Paterson in the upcoming Federal Election. With a background in nursing, Louise is now reskilling, studying Development Studies and majoring in citizens and citizenship. Advertise with News of The…
“A GREAT day for the community!” This is how Tilligerry Art Gallery’s (TAG) Sue McDonnell described their market day held on Sunday 1 May. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
International Firefighters Day THIS week Medowie Rural Fire Brigade held an International Firefighters/ St Florian’s day service. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email…
IN the upcoming Federal Election, the Informed Medical Options Party (IMOP) has endorsed Angela Ketas as their candidate for Paterson. Angela has a background in health and law, as a registered nurse and a barrister defending human, environmental and…
THE United Australia Party, led by Clive Palmer, has endorsed Jason Olbourne as their candidate for Paterson. Mr Olbourne holds a degree in Political Science and hosts a program on alternative internet radio station Today’s News Talk and a…
THE Sunrise Over 55’s village at Anna Bay will host an event for residents in support of the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group on 18 May, featuring a fashion parade delivered by Nelson Bay’s Pizazz Boutique. Madaline White, a…