PORT Stephens Council will formally recognise the late Councillor and Freeman of Port Stephens, Geoff Dingle, with the naming of a reserve in Medowie in his honour. Geoff Dingle was a long term resident of Medowie and served on Port…
A RECORD 23 members of Marine Rescue Port Stephens received special awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday 11 April for their roles in five major rescue operations conducted over the past four years. The first official ceremony for the…
DEAR Jasminda, My friend uses a filter when we are in photos together which makes her look completely different, but it makes me look different too. I don’t wear a lot of makeup and yet, in photos she posts on…
THE Port Stephens Community Art Centre has an excellent exhibition of its Potters and Artists of the Month works on display for the community’s interest. “Potters Maree Dohnt and Annette Buivydas have presented a beautiful selection of clay birds and…
MIDCOAST Council’s 2023-24 annual Operational Plan, budget and fees and charges are on public exhibition for community feedback until 19 May. “This plan, and our budget, shows the community what we will be delivering next financial year. The plan also…
WASTING no time during his short stint as Acting Mayor, Cr Giacomo Arnott moved a Mayoral Minute at Council’s April 11 meeting to provide financial assistance to nine community organisations from the Mayoral Fund. Cr Arnott, who was performing the…
PORT Stephens Council is ensuring the provision of sanitary bins in all public amenities. Following a Notice of Motion from East Ward Councillor Leah Anderson, Council resolved to investigate the provision of sanitary bins in all public amenities. Advertise with…
DEAR News Of The Area, NICE to see a young man questioning inaccuracy in print (Col Nicholson, NOTA 13 April). I too have risen to the occasion to question the same claims made by the Myall River Action Group in…
4 North Street, Tea Gardens $1,100,000 THIS modest three bedroom home has a self-contained two bedroom flat and conveniently located in a quiet street within the coastal town of Tea Gardens. The main house features timber flooring throughout and ducted…
WHILE boxing is often perceived as a violent pastime, the sport in fact requires high levels of self-control, hard work, impressive fitness levels and most of all, team work. Competitors can often be found having a chat and a laugh…