RESIDENTS wishing to provide feedback on the draft Shoal Bay Place Plan have until Sunday 25 February to have their say. Shoal Bay is the latest of the Port Stephens townships to undergo a ‘Place Plan’ process, following Council undertaking…
ON 5 April, Raymond Terrace local Ian Kidd will embark on an 1,800km solo bike ride along the east coast from the southernmost part of Australia to Newcastle. Ian aims to raise much-needed funds for his local Lifeline centre and…
PORT Stephens residents have been disappointed by the news that Majestic Cinemas – the company that has owned and operated the Nelson Bay Cinema – have been forced to close the doors of the local movie house for good. On…
DEAR Jasminda, RECENTLY I was setting up for my spin class when a lady walked in and said I was on her spin bike. She told me she had to sit there as it was directly in front of the…
DEAR News Of The Area, THANK you for shining a spotlight on the ongoing neglect of the Red Rock Crown Lands Reserve. This isn’t a recent phenomenon as any long-term resident or regular visitor can testify. When Reflections Holiday Parks…
2023 NORTH Coast Premiers the Northern Storm emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Armidale West, clinching a 2-1 victory in the Australia Cup. Goals by Campbell Brear and Tom Hassett.paved the way through to round three, setting up a…
THE COFFS Harbour Bluewater Freedivers Club recently held their awards night for their 2023 season at the Woolgoolga C.ex club. Glenn George took out Open Champion for the third year in a row. The awards night included a mix of…
A MUCH anticipated Major Singles final was played at Soldiers Point Bowling Club last week, with Daniel Clarke and the newly signed Bill Kachel competing for honours. They had beaten Bill Ahoy and Leigh Penman in the semi finals earlier…
NELSON Bay Football Club is shaping up for a bumper 2024 season in the Newcastle Football competitions. Buoyed by its success at both junior and senior level last season, the Bay sporting fraternity are tipping another fruitful campaign for the…
A TWELVE month sabbatical has given Medowie’s Reegan Connors a new lease of life in his AFL journey. The durable ruck rover hopes to create history this season when he runs out with his Port Stephens Power team mates in…