TEAM members from Port Stephens Council were present alongside volunteers and staff at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary on Monday 16 October to celebrate the completion of the Koala Strike Zone Project – an initiative to protect the iconic native…
HUNTER WATER, in collaboration with the NSW Environment Protection Agency, has commissioned a series of Best Practice Guidelines to provide additional support for developing and maintaining green open spaces in the Lower Hunter. Our region’s turf sporting fields are under…
LAST week another great crop of local students were recognised for their community building efforts through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning Program. – Irrawang Public School’s Peter Weber was nominated for being a responsible student – going…
A 71-YEAR-OLD man tragically lost his life on Saturday after being swept into the water off the point at Boat Harbour. The incident occurred just after 12:40 pm on Saturday 21 October, prompting an immediate response from emergency services after…
SUNDAY 22 marked the opening of Newcastle artist Roslyn Elkin’s ‘Of Earth, Of Space’ exhibition at the Artisan Collective Port Stephens. In this exhibition, Roslyn shows her versatility with paintings, printmaking, and ceramics. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club recently hosted their second ‘Biggest High Tea’, raising over $5000 for the Lions Childhood Cancer research Foundation. The event was held at the St John’s Anglican Church, with 100 guests in attendance. Advertise with News…
ROSIE Smart has taken out the Australian Open of Surfing Tour qualifier on her home break. The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club member won the Open Women title at The Volkswagen Coffs Harbour Open, held at Macauleys Beach. The victory on…
COFFS Harbour’s Daniel Campbell is on a scorching streak as he gears up for the IInternational Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) Asia Cup in Melbourne next week. This marks a historic moment for Australia, as it’s the first time…
COFFS Harbour Surf Life Saving Club teams have triumphed at one of the most iconic events in Australian sport. The club’s Surf Sports Teams achieved top results competing at this year’s Coolangatta Gold. The Coffs teams covered the 21km short…
VALLEYS Cricket and the Coffs Colts have both been victorious during the latest round of Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade season. Valleys Cricket won their second match in a row to start the season, beating Diggers Cricket Club…