A CANDLELIGHT vigil was held on Sunday at 109 Foreshore Drive, Salamander Bay as the fight continues to stop the sale of the block of land and to have it reclassified as community land with around 160 local residents…
PORT Stephens Yacht Club has turned 50 and the anniversary was celebrated at the Soldiers Point Yacht Club in style. The club’s members conducted a sail past at the race starting line at the Soldiers Point Boat Ramp car…
OAKVALE Wildlife Park has been awarded bronze at the Australian Tourism Awards for Tourist Attractions at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre Queensland. The Australian Tourism Awards are the tourism industry’s peak awards – recognising and promoting excellence in tourism.…
AS the ongoing wet weather causes flooding in Port Stephens, there are a number of important emergency services updates. Flood Recovery Scams Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update. Backyard Fire Safety Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au As the season…
WITH Williamtown Airport serving as a base for the RAAF, Port Stephens is about to see a boost in businesses serving defence working in the region. The Morrison Government is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth of one…
PORT Stephens Council will be powered by the sun under a landmark agreement that will see 100 percent solar energy supplied to more than 1940 streetlights, libraries, sports fields and other sites across the region. Council is one of…
COMMUNITY is everything at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Members paint, draw, pot, mosaic, woodwork and even garden together. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
MEMBERS of Fingal Bay Probus Club have been blessed with sunshine as they gathered for some favourite events in recent weeks. A wine tasting meeting was held in Geraldine and Roy Jeffery’s garden, giving Roy a chance to demonstrate his…
PORT Stephens students travelling to and from school can now buckle up with mandatory seat belts installed in every dedicated school bus in the region. As part of the NSW Government’s Rural and Regional Bus Seatbelt Program, seatbelts have…