MACKSVILLE Laneway Festival will take place on Saturday 11 March from 2pm to 10pm, with a free programme of live performances, street theatre and workshops for the whole family. “The inspiration for this event came from the street art murals…
SHORETRACK’S mission is to “help young people achieve their goals and independence through supported pathways” and they continue to open doors to education and employment for young people. This year, most of the ShoreTrack crew are studying their Certificate II…
A MOTIVATED group of walkers known as the Macksville Movers reached a significant milestone last week when they celebrated their tenth anniversary. The Macksville Movers are a Heart Foundation registered walking group who walk twice a week to reap the…
THE first ‘Funkya at Unkya’ market for 2023 was held on Sunday 26 February, with a good representation of local vendors in attendance. Though it was a slow start, probably due to previous and threatened rain, by 10am, in brilliant…
MORE funding is available to support a broad range of individuals and groups across Port Stephens as part of Council’s Round 2 2022–23 funding program. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says this funding is a chance for us to give…
WITH the request for a large increase in rates in front of IPART, the NOTA asked the Port Stephens Mayor and Councillors two important questions. 1) Will you as a Port Stephens property owner be impacted by the rate rise…
JESSIAH Barnes has studied hard at St Philip’s Christian College and his areas of interest have set his feet on the right start to his new career once he completes his degree a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) which he will…
HEADING to university with $2000 to put towards her first year of tertiary education is Holly Kennedy, a recent winner of a 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship. Holly always aspired to be a leader at Irrawang High School, and in 2022…
KATE and Wayne Davies bought their first home in Medowie more than eighteen years ago and are the founders and owners of Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary Port Stephens. The couple are dedicated to animal welfare and care of the…
SCHEDULED to be finished by November 2022, the total rebuild of Tanilba Road, Mallabula is now back on track. The $1,700,000 project was delayed by rain and is now nearing completion. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…