RESIDENTS of Port Stephens are being reminded that though there is no longer much media coverage, COVID-19 is still a present concern, particularly for communities with aging populations. The NSW Department of Health tracked a small spike in cases in…
NEWS OF THE AREA is launching a series profiling the ‘Community Heroes’ of Port Stephens, and who better to start with than November Sheehan. November has started two grassroots programs in recent years, both aimed at supporting the vulnerable in…
CHRISSY Hampton didn’t set out to be a children’s author. In fact, she didn’t set out to be a writer at all. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
THE opening of the fifteenth annual Port Stephens Art Prize filled the Port Stephens Community Art Gallery with 180 eager art lovers. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington officially opened the event, with the effervescent Christine Blosdale, a social media…
WORIMI Elders had an opportunity last week to once again get up close to the Worimi Hornet, now on permanent display at the RAAF Williamtown Aviation Heritage Centre (Fighter World). In 2015, then-Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown,…
SATURDAY 4 March Medal Round 39 players Div. 1 1st G. Gillard 68 (medal) 2nd S. Leggatt 73 3rd E. Potts 74 Div. 2 1st R. Gianacas 74 (medal) 2nd S. Muna 75 3rd M. Farnham 77 (Shellharbour) Balls down…
THE ladies played the Monthly Mug on Wednesday March 22, and the winner was T-L.Smith with 74nett from B.Gordon with 77nett. Barbie also won the Jackpot and the putting with 29putts. Lou got the NTP. The Vets played a stableford…
131 Cove Boulevard, North Arm Cove HERE is a stylish property with an open plan design that allows for easy flow and a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor. Together with the beautiful water views over North Arm Cove and…
11 Mirreen Street, Hawks Nest Contact agent A RARE find – two homes on a large, level, 980sqm block with no strata title. Perfectly positioned between both beaches and the iconic Myall River nearby, and only a short 350m walk…
AS A wave of red covers much of the state in the aftermath of Labor’s state election victory, the Myall Lakes have reinforced their endorsement of the National Party, with first time candidate Tanya Thompson enjoying a comfortable victory. Thompson,…