TWINS Zada and Charli Robinson didn’t expect to be headhunted when they made it through to the Australasian Champions of Champions School Futsal tournament in Brisbane. The sisters from Bonny Hills were playing for Port Macquarie’s St Joseph’s Primary School…
SCOTT’S parents divorce and when he is three years old, his father Tom, moves out. Tom remarries 20 years later and spends the next 30 years, happily married to Wendy. Tom passes-away at the age of 75 and leaves the…
THE Positive Behavior for Learning (PBL) Program continues to uphold strong community values and instil them in future generations. Raymond Terrace Public School Principal Salena Langholz told News Of The Area, “Raymond Terrace Public School are proud members of Raymond…
WHILE the majority of the Nelson Bay pedestrian overpass on Victoria Parade was removed months ago, the final steps are now underway to remove the remaining structure. The Public Domain Plan for Nelson Bay adopted by Port Stephens Council in…
ART styles old and new will be on display during a Modern Contemporary and Spinners and Weavers showcase exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre until 9 July. “The modern contemporary arts exhibition is a dynamic showcase of artistic…
AN investigation into the cause of an emergency landing on the shared runway of RAAF Williamtown/Newcastle Airport last month is being conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). The pilot of a King Air B200 light aircraft, registered to…
THE Greens are making a push for representation on Port Stephens Council, announcing three candidates to contest September’s local government elections. “Port Stephens Council can be a leader in sustainable living and environmental protection,” said Kim Scott, newly selected lead…
THE NSW Government is improving access and amenity at the Tomaree Lodge site at Port Stephens to “enhance the local community and visitor experience”. A Community Engagement Committee will also be established in the coming weeks, with a call for…
ECO-ACCREDITATION has been awarded to the Myall River Camp, just north of Hawks Nest, recognising the many years of effort invested in making the camp a unique eco-destination in our region. Eco Tourism Australia has recognised Myall River Camp with…
CELEBRITIES walk among us, with the airing, on national television, of State of Origin pre-game footage shot right here on the Myall Coast. The Wide World of Sports visit to Myall Park a few weeks ago resulted in footage featuring…