PORT Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer has officially opened the new Medowie Road shared pathways at Medowie. The 2.5km long and 2.5m wide shared pathways connect Ferodale Road to South Street, improving accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, mobility scooters and prams.…
ATTEMPTING to lead NSW out of a COVID-affected economy, the state’s new Premier is splashing the cash for families. Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following the…
AFTER the black summer bushfires we all know that something has to change. Our attitude to climate change being one of these. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
ON 17 October, a teenager was severely burnt in a bonfire accident in Raymond Terrace. Jayden Blackie was set to start Year 12, but instead, is fighting for his life in Sydney’s Royal North Shore hospital after what was…
THE biggest fundraiser for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in Port Stephens is back with the Angel Billy Golf Tournament scheduled for November 7. The tournament has been running for many years and supports the service that offers help…
PORT Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer has officially opened the revitalised Shoal Bay foreshore, just in time for summer. Mayor Ryan Palmer says the improvements make Shoal Bay an even more attractive place to spend time for both locals and…
TILLIGERRY has preserved the memories of many locals who have passed on or who have served the community. Indeed our pool has been named after Doreen Bradley, a woman who played such a pivotal role in having it built.…
FOR people fleeing domestic violence and family violence the choice to leave pets is not always viable. Three in five Australian households have a pet, placing Australia’s pet ownerships as some of the highest in the world, however, due…
ONCE again Port Stephens based Ampcontrol is winning awards. This time it is for one of their collaborative power projects. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
It’s time for your weekly emergency services update. Port Stephens Marine Rescue 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 At 1:50pm…