THE talented students and supportive staff of St Philip’s Christian College are putting the finishing touches on costumes, going over their lines and preparing to step back into the spotlight in their musical production for 2024: ‘Freaky Friday – The…
PORT Stephens Council met on Tuesday 11 June, largely discussing the outcomes of several documents for the purpose of planning future projects in the region. Most of the matters discussed openly involved review and affirmation of changes to various planning…
THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program is continuing to build a stronger sense of community for our local youth. Megan and Katrina, PBL Coordinators for Grahamstown Public School told News Of The Area, “Grahamstown Public School…
MARINE Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Darren Schott has praised boaters across the state for heeding advice about monitoring weather and sea conditions last month resulting in the Service’s quietest May since 2020. In Port Stephens ten search and rescue missions…
TOMAREE High School Year 11 student Maria Ilyash has been selected for the High Performing Students Program, a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and NSW Department of Education. Now running for over ten years, the program is delivered…
HUNTER Water has announced the eighteen recipients of its 2024 ‘Love Water’ Grants program, awarding over $125,000 for the program’s fifth year. The announcement follows a significant number of applications in various areas, from schools and pre-schools to community groups…
RAYMOND Terrace residents again suffered vandalism incidents over the last long weekend, with motorbikes appearing to be the cause of damage to the Boomerang Park off-leash dog area. Following previous incidents, barriers were installed to prevent vehicles from entering the…
ANYONE considering nominating for the 2024 Local Government election in Port Stephens is encouraged to learn more about the responsibilities of representing the community at an upcoming information session. Port Stephens Council is hosting a Candidate Information Session from 5:30pm…
PORT Stephens Council is exploring traditional ways to safeguard property from bushfire. Over the next two months, Port Stephens Council will work with the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, Hunter Local Land Services and Firesticks to deliver a series of…
WHEN Jack passes-away at the age of 60, he had been in a de facto relationship with Jill for six years. Jack had three children from a previous relationship, one of whom, David, suffers from a severe disability. Shortly before…