THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed the final bypass track on the new 27-kilometre Tomaree Coastal Walk. The $6.7 million project funded by the NSW Government opened in September, while work on the extra track was…
THE Christmas/New Year holiday period has prompted a huge influx of visitors to Port Stephens, with local environment advocates calling for care to be taken to stop plastic waste from impacting the natural environment. According to Take 3 For The…
A MAN has been charged following an investigation into three alleged armed robberies in the Hunter region earlier this week. About 4.45pm on Monday 1 January 2024, police were called to a service station on Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash,…
TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. As the newspaper grows, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team. “If you have a…
JET skis have long been a feature of summer holidays in Port Stephens, however the behaviour of some riders has prompted calls for greater controls on usage of the vessels. One jet ski user reportedly rode into a flock of…
ROUND 1 of the Federal Government’s $100 million Community Energy Upgrades Fund is now open, designed to help deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for Paterson community facilities like public swimming pools, libraries, sporting clubs and community centres. Port Stephens…
A HUNTER man has been charged after a live chicken was allegedly thrown to alligators at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World wildlife park in Salt Ash. Last Tuesday, officers attached to Port-Stephens-Hunter Police District were told that a man removed…
OUR Competitions have been well attended with lots of visitors enjoying Nambucca’s hospitality, and our great weather. This week’s featured sponsor was Ingenia White Albatross – thank you! In Tuesday’s Medley Stableford, Christopher McCauley (9) from Camden & Leon Smith…
THE Fortade sponsored Stroke event saw Allan Clarke start off the year where he left off ’23 by winning the Spoon with a gross score of 75. Jack Ireland was the Medal winner with a Net 66 which is likely…
A CAPACITY crowd of 10,372 enthusiastic supporters witnessed an exciting Big Bash encounter between the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on January 3. Despite the Sixers posting 8-141 from 20 overs, the match concluded with…