DEAR News Of The Area, ONE of the constants of the Jetty Foreshores project has been the reluctance of the NSW Government to provide meaningful, specific information on the scope and details of their proposal. However, governments cannot hide forever…
7/12/2024 IT WAS a steamy day on Saturday, with only 29 ladies teeing off in the 18 hole competition. But the quality of golf played by our winner was remarkable, with Liz Ross coming in with a magnificent 44 points!…
GLORIOUS weather greeted the Tea Gardens Lions Club’s Christmas Fair, held at Hawks Nest Community Hall and park on Friday, 13 December. As a welcome southerly breeze kept the heat at bay, the atmosphere quickly turned festive and joyous at…
TEA GARDENS Grange residents and staff celebrated the 25th anniversary of the opening of the retirement village on Wednesday, 4 December. One quarter of a century to the day, the village, now known as RSL LifeCare – Tea Gardens Grange,…
MIDCOAST Council has advised that rangers will be “out in force” during the holiday period, with a focus on illegal parking, driving on beaches without a permit, illegal camping and rubbish dumping. “While we want to welcome visitors, we also…
CAROLS will be permeating the atmosphere of Tea Gardens this Christmas, as two major church community singing events are set to carry on – rain, hail, or shine – to celebrate the special season. Sunday, 22 December, will see the…
CORLETTE superfish Ebony Nix has savoured fresh success in the swimming pool. The talented sixteen-year-old underlined her potential with a six medal haul at last week’s Speedo NSW Senior State Age Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Ebony…
9-13 Koree Street, Pindimar Price: $580,000 SITUATED within the tranquil coastal surroundings of Pindimar, this 3.2-acre parcel of land at 9-13 Koree Street presents a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of the idyllic Port Stephens region. With the gentle…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE festive season can be a joyous time for many people, as they take a well-earned break from work and school and spend time with family and friends. It’s a time to rest and reset…
LAST week, News Of The Area published a story on how Port Stephens Council’s (PSC) Coastal Management Program had been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, allowing volunteers such as Shoal Bay local Mike Shaw to lead a concerted effort…