FOLLOWING the finalisation of local government election counting last week, the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area has a local representative on MidCoast Council once more. The twin towns have been without local representation since long standing councillor Len Roberts failed to…
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a community, we love and fiercely protect the unique environments and ecosystems of the Myall Coast and Port Stephens. They provide us with natural sanctuaries, recreational opportunities, and the financial benefits generated by our…
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club has raised $10,000 through its recent Biggest High Tea for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF), smashing previous records. The ALCCRF was officially established in 2009 with an aim to increase survival rates…
A WOMAN faced Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday, 4 October, charged over alleged domestic violence offences and with threatening police during her arrest. About 2.10am that morning police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were patrolling the Tanilba Bay foreshore…
DEAR Jasminda, I HAVE been part of a book club for two years. One of the members recently confessed that they don’t read any of the books (they listen to the audiobook or sometimes just read the first 50 pages…
32 Kurrawong Ave, Hawks Nest 6 bedroom/ 3 bathroom/1 garage ALREADY established for dual income – with two separate entrances – there is the option to use one level and rent out the other or set up for teenage/in-law accommodation.…
NELSON Bay Netball Association is flourishing with young talent. With a view to the future, selectors have identified their emerging prospects and named strong squads for their 2025 junior representative program. Some of the finest young netballers in the Port…
INSPIRATIONAL netball mentor Ashleigh Martin is this year’s recipient of Nelson Bay Netball Association’s prestigious Coach of the Year Award. The senior representative ace enjoyed a successful introduction to coaching this season – guiding the Vipers club to a Grand…
EMERGING Port Stephens cricketer Lucas Vincent has taken a giant step towards selection in the NSW Country Under 17s representative squad. The Tomaree High schoolboy smashed his highest-ever score of 172 for Newcastle at last week’s Under 19 Country Colts…
CONDITIONS were changeable on Saturday for the Hawks Nest Ladies Golfers, with a few showers lingering. Carol Maher had a great round, leading the small field with a 1 shot advantage over Robyn Keegan and Cheryl Foster. The ladies were…