IT has been hard for community groups to raise funds during the pandemic, but with strong community vaccination rates and relaxed restrictions, Legacy is back raising money to support the families of veterans. Port Stephens Legacy held a golf…
LIONS Clubs are one of the hardest working community organisations. You will see them raising funds year round at sausage sizzles, wrapping Christmas gifts and selling their iconic Christmas puddings. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
PORT Stephens has seen its share of new home owners who have left the big cities behind in the past two years. The seachange and treechangers have pushed property prices up and will create positive economic impact within the…
AMY Squires is a student at Tomaree High School in Year 10, she has been playing golf since she was eight-years-old and practices most days at Horizons Golf Resort. She also has coaching sessions twice a week with Mark…
SUMMER nights are still in full swing with Homegrown Markets arriving on the waterfront at Lemon Tree passage last Friday night. The market is hosted with the support of Port Stephens Council and sponsored by the NSW Government’s Festival…
PAUL from Mallabula is a fishing rod tragic and scours the world for unique rods to add to his collection which numbers around 200. “I just can’t pass fishing rods put out with other junk for council collection,” he…
GARDENING has become an increasingly popular pursuit over the last couple of years. The pandemic has seen more people spending time in their gardens as a recreational activity and generated a growing awareness of sustainable living practices. Advertise with…
IT’S time for your emergency services update for Port Stephens. National Emergency Medal Members from Karuah RFS, Anna Bay Rural Fire Brigade, Raymond Terrace Rural Fire Brigade were awarded a National Emergency Service Medal on Monday 14 March at…
THE Morrison Government has announced additional funding to support the arts and entertainment sector in Port Stephens, with $60,000 awarded to Nelson Bay Cinema under the $20 million Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund. Senator…
AFTER two years of uncertainty and difficult times for the local business community, is holding a Bay Business Breakfast once again on 7 April from 7am. These events often attract over 100 attendees, always addressing issues which are of…