DEAR News Of The Area, IT has been some time since my last update as President of the Progress Association, and for good reason. Several members of our committee, including myself, took a prudent step back to focus on supporting…
RECENT events abroad may be proving overwhelming for some, so one local church leader is calling for a “refocus” to restore perspective. News consumers are being bombarded by images of the ever-escalating war in the Middle East, the ongoing conflict…
COUNCILLOR Claire Pontin was elected as MidCoast Mayor for a second consecutive term as the new-look council met for its first ordinary meeting last Wednesday. Jeremy Miller was elected as Deputy Mayor. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
2/2 Kerrigan Street, Nelson Bay 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Price: $710,000 NESTLED in the heart of Nelson Bay, this well maintained duplex offers an exceptional opportunity for retirees, first home buyers and investors. Boasting two bedrooms, modern bathroom…
ENTHUSIASTIC Bobs Farm Public School students walked through the school car park recently on a very short excursion to the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) storage facility. Only metres from the school, the old Bobs Farm Community Hall has become the…
THE expertly-created work of artisans Colleen Sessions and Louise Leddie is on display at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) until 12 November. Colleen’s artistic journey began more than 12 years ago, when she first became a member of…
THE Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct has reached a major milestone, signing agreements for key design work and environmental impact studies. The precinct, supported by $100 million funding from the Federal Government, will renew a disused 220-hectare industrial site…
CAREERS in defence aviation will be on show in the Hunter this week with Government and industry partners coming together to give school leavers, and job-ready young adults, a look into the rewarding career path of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.…
ST BRIGIDS Netball Club is celebrating a premiership trifecta in the Port Stephens Netball Association. The Raymond Terrace-based organisation showcased their senior and junior netball talent at this year’s Grand Finals, bringing home titles in the Senior Three, Intermediate One…
Following a review, speed limits have been reduced on High Street, Wallalong. Transport for NSW completed a speed zone review on High Street at Wallalong between Clarence Town Road and Market Street, reducing the 80km/h section to 60km/h and reducing…