IN early 2022 Meagan Ambrose opened the Stay Connected Activity Centre in Taylor’s Beach with a desire to ensure that those who struggle with ongoing memory loss are not themselves forgotten. “One of the tragedies of living with dementia or…
SOLDIERS Point local Kev Le Poidevin (62) is about to embark on a childhood dream, attempting to sail around the world as part of the Global Solo Challenge event. Kev will be sailing single handed, non-stop and unassisted on his…
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club have recently completed their annual Easter Raffle, raising more than $5500 for charitable causes. The Lions Club thanked MarketPlace Raymond Terrace and the community for their ongoing support. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THIS ANZAC Day, RSL NSW is calling on all Australians to ‘Check on a Mate’, pledge their support, and encourage their veteran friends and family members to commemorate the day by attending one of hundreds of commemorative events facilitated by…
AS ANZAC Day approaches, the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) is asking Port Stephens residents if they know of any local men and women who served in the defence of Australia. The group wishes to preserve the knowledge that is held…
THE Maitland Indie Festival is calling on local writers, artists, filmmakers, musicians and storytellers of all kinds to submit their expressions of interest for the event to be held in October. Launching in 2020 the Indie Festival (IF) is a…
A YOUNG girl has been saved from drowning by the quick response of the crew of the cruise vessel from which she fell. The girl and her family had been passengers on a dolphin watching cruise operated by Imagine Cruises…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE median age of people in Cowper is 47 whilst the median age for Indigenous people in Cowper is 22. Pat Conaghan defending the National’s position against the Voice referendum attempts to silence both the…
IT’S time to dust off your golf clubs and get behind a couple of great local causes. Port Stephens FM 100.9 (PSFM) and Business Port Stephens (BPS) are excited to announce their upcoming charity networking golf day, to be held…
THE Fingal Bay Probus Club has a new home, with the group recently moving their operations to the Community Hall in Norton Street, Nelson Bay. Like all clubs within the Probus network, the local club held their AGM in March,…