MEMBERS of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club recently visited the Southern Tablelands, a trip organised but cancelled twice during the Covid era. Jann Thomas of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club told News Of The Area, “A guided tour of National…
THE community is invited to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Tilligerry Men’s Shed on Saturday, 11 November between 9.30 am and 1.00pm. Free coffee and a sausage sizzle will be provided. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
PORT Stephens Council has unanimously approved a subdivision for Lake View Crescent in Raymond Terrace that will make room for the construction of up to seventeen new houses. Speaking to the motion Councillor (Cr) Giacomo Arnott noted that although the…
MEDOWIE mother Dr Renee Goreham is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Community Outreach to Physics Award from the NSW branch of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). A senior physics lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Dr Goreham was…
HUNTER children’s band The Quokkas launched their first album, ‘Songs For Everyone’, on Sunday, releasing eighteen upbeat songs aimed at teaching the next generation about acceptance and inclusion. Former AFL player, Channel 7 TV news reporter and Hit network breakfast…
FOR men in the modern age, struggling to maintain their own health and wellbeing amidst the challenges of work, family and other obligations, Dean Vassallo believes that so much of the difficulties faced come down to a single idea. Purpose.…
ANOTHER fantastic group of Port Stephens primary and secondary students have been recognised with awards through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Term 4 Week 4 winners – Irrawang Public School’s Connor Farrell is a PBL…
THE Zone 9 60th Anniversary Jamboree was hosted this year in combination by the Bellinger River Pony Club and North Dorrigo Pony Club, held at the picturesque Bellingen Showgrounds. Fifty riders were in attendance. More were expected however bushfires raging…
GIVING back to her favourite sport has made Nelson Bay Netball Association (NBNA) stalwart Rebecca Keating a contented official. The tireless President has devoted years of sterling service to her beloved NBNA and recently was recognised as one of three…
AWARDS and end-of-year fun filled the Myall River Hawks JRLC annual Awards Presentation, held at Myall Park on Saturday, 4 November. “We were worried we’d have to postpone for the big storm, but thankfully the skies cleared,” Hawks’ social media…