THE Camden Haven Eagles Under 16s faced off against the Old Bar Pirates in their final game of the season on Saturday, 3 August, marking the conclusion of the junior rugby league journey for many of their players. As the…
LOVE blossomed between Jenny and Dave, a 30-something couple and before long they were talking about marriage. They made the pragmatic decision to enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), sometimes referred to as a “Prenup”, before tying the knot.…
THE community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards continue to deliver great results within our community. Craig Partridge, Principal at Seaham Public School told News Of The Area, “Seaham Public School continues to be a proud member of the Positive…
THE parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Raymond Terrace have much to celebrate come Sunday 18 August. That day will see the congregation return to their chapel church worship space following fifteen months of extensive refurbishment. Advertise…
FORMER deputy mayor Paul Le Mottee has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Port Stephens. Mr Le Mottee was first elected to Council in 2012, however did not contest the 2021 local government election due to an issue with his…
TRUE love and a lifetime of memories were celebrated with the 50th wedding anniversary for Susan and Ned Battle, of Bulahdelah, as well as a special 70th birthday for Susan, during July 2024. “We celebrated with family and friends at…
MIEUX vaut tard que jamais (better late than never) for the local French language and enthusiasts’ group, ‘Le Francais sans Frontiere’, as they celebrated Bastille Day at Tillermans Restaurant, Tea Gardens, on Thursday 1 August. Twenty-three die-hard Francophiles assembled to…
PLAYERS past and present flocked to Myall Park for the Tea Gardens Hawks ‘Back to the Nest’ day on Saturday 3 August. The past players and plethora of local businesses and individual sponsors were able to watch most of the…
CATASTROPHIC storms and swells chomped away a section of the road along Jimmys Beach, Hawks Nest, dragging part of The Boulevarde into the sea and leaving critical infrastructure dangerously exposed as of Thursday 1 August. The Jimmys Beach ‘Erosion Zone’…
NELSON Bay Real Estate (NBRE) has sold 25 non urban blocks in North Arm Cove, Pindimar, Carrington and Bundabah in the past twelve months, with more now on offer. “Looking for a serene getaway or an investment opportunity?” said a…