THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is filled with many affordable and handcrafted Mother’s Day gift options. What more could Mum want than something handmade with love and care? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
FOR veterans and their families, recognition of the sacrifices made is vital. Liberal candidate for Paterson Brooke Vitnell has welcomed the Liberal National Government’s announcement of funds to local community groups across the Paterson electorate to commemorate the service…
A MEDOWIE couple received a nice Easter surprise last Saturday after picking up over $98,000 on a Keno ticket they purchased at Souths Merewether. The triumphant couple said they had previously thought about changing the numbers they used on…
Hazard Reduction Burning Throughout the week, Fire and Rescue NSW in partnership with Port Stephens Council took advantage of favourable weather conditions to conduct hazard reduction burning at Anzac Park in Shoal Bay. Advertise with News of The Area…
PROBUS Clubs are traditionally for those aged over 55. Recently four members of the Nelson Bay Ladies Probus Club were presented with their 20 year pins. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
THE City of Newcastle has announced its 2022-23 Budget, with Stockton set to be supported through the next financial year. The $424 million budget is the largest in its history and forecasts a modest surplus of $1.2 million, and…
THERE must be something in the air this week, with another Keno win going to a Port Stephens local. A Soldiers Point man who has endured a tough couple of years was thrilled to win $25,000 from the recent…
PORT Stephens Friendship Group members have just completed another successful annual trip, this time to the coast and country of NSW. The trip started in excellent weather, with stops at Bald Hill at Stanwell tops, Austinmer and Wollongong, before…
IT’s changeover time for Probus Club committees, and as the Clubs conduct their Annual General Meetings and coax some new blood onto the Executive Committees, it’s time to meet the new executive. The Probus Club of Port Stephens is…
THE Hunter will soon be a gateway to the world, with the Federal Government providing $55 million to make the Newcastle Airport an international hub. Building on the existing $66 million investment to upgrade the runway, the Government has…