WHILE our greenkeepers are doing it hard in the dry it is nothing compared to the stress our local farmers must be experiencing. It must be tough. Saturday’s stableford event sponsored by Alliance Pest Control was won by Phil Bambury…
ROUND one of the North Coast Surf Boat Series kicked off at Scotts Head on Saturday 21 October before Sunday’s events were cancelled due to unfavourable conditions. “Saturday was a great first day of racing for the 2023/2024 season,” said…
DEAR Jasminda, After many years of hard work my husband and I have finally bought our dream home which is a waterfront in a lovely location. A couple of months ago a long-distance friend who I haven’t seen in about…
For Lease: 6a Bungwall Close, Anna Bay Price: $530.00 per week WELCOME to this modern brick and tile three bedroom duplex in a tucked away Anna Bay street. Situated in a quiet location, but deceptively close to the beach, shops…
DEPRESSION can be a relentless liar, pushing individuals to tell falsehoods due to their fear of burdening loved ones and their struggle to convey their true feelings. One common lie is the declaration of being “fine”. This facade shields others…
DEAR News Of The Area, I READ in the Examiner that $1.5 million has been spent on mitigation works to provide safe crossing for our iconic koalas on the Port Stephens Drive. Yes, of course, their lives are worth saving.…
A MAN and a woman have been charged with drug offences after NSW Police carried out a search at their Fingal Bay home. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
MEDOWIE is being primed for further development by Port Stephens Council following their most recent Council meeting. Three lots located off Brocklesby Rd, measuring a combined 5.1 hectares, will be rezoned from the current RU2 Rural Landscape to R2 Residential.…
THE Minister for the Environment has released the NSW State of the Beaches 2022-2023 report, with all tested beaches within the Port Stephens LGA rated Very Good. Four swimming sites were monitored in the Port Stephens local government area. Advertise…
MEDOWIE is a small community but one that is stepped in tradition when it comes to honouring its service men and women. As home to many who currently serve at the Williamtown RAAF Base, Medowie’s Remembrance Day service is one…