Sail Stephens Street Party a success despite ‘dodgy weather Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2025 THE Sail Port Stephens Street Party was a seafaring success despite inclement weather conditions and a smaller gathering of people than last year. An ocean of bobbling blue balloons, a rainbow of twirling umbrellas, a throng of summery yellow hats, numerous crews of identically decked out sailors, and plumes of charcoal
Sub-Branch search for veterans’ families Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 4, 2025 ON Remembrance Day 2025, the memorial cenotaph in Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As a result of concerted efforts by Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch members, six additional names of entitled veterans, some of whom are still serving, will be unveiled as part of commemorative events
Nelson Bay optometrist Ian Brigden retires after 45 years Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 4, 2025 IAN Brigden moved to Nelson Bay from Sydney in 1980 after purchasing an optical business that was initially operating part time. He soon amassed an impressive customer base across the Tomaree Peninsula. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)
Raymond Terrace athlete Winter Robson claims NSW Little Athletics high Jump title Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 4, 2025 SOARING to record-breaking heights is Raymond Terrace Athletics Club’s nine-year-old high jump sensation Winter Robson. The boom rookie was the athlete everyone was talking about after clinching gold at the recent Hart Sport Little Athletics State Championships in Sydney. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Council taking action on vandalised Bridle Path trees Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 4, 2025 PORT Stephens Council is leading an initiative to replenish a recently vandalised section of the Bridle Path in Nelson Bay. “We’ve taken this very seriously and are aiming to put a stop to these devastating acts of vandalism to public trees,” said Mayor Leah Anderson. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Fourth novel for Boat Harbour author Judy Parkinson a ‘psychological thriller’ Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 27, 2025 JUDY Parkinson recently published her fourth novel, “The Sinkhole”, a psychological thriller set in present time Sydney with flashbacks to the 60s and 70s. The novel follows “Krystal", "An Uncommon Alliance" and "Missing in Red” and centres on Lucille Wainwright, who has lost 59 years of memory. Advertise with News
Tomaree High celebrate Scarlett Lack as Dux of 2024 Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 27, 2025 TOMAREE High School proudly announced Scarlett Lack as the Dux of 2024 at a special recognition assembly last week. Scarlett earned an ATAR of 95.35, achieving a Band 6 in Engineering and Maths Extension 1, a High Band 5 in English and PDHPE, and a Band E3 in Maths Extension
Fifty-six apartment proposal declared state significant Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 A PROPOSAL for a 56-dwelling apartment block on Donald and Church streets, Nelson Bay has been declared a State Significant Development (SSD). The development at 5-7 Church St and 42 Donald St is being overseen by the Fortezza Group, with assistance from Ryan Planning and Development. Advertise with News of
Full steam ahead for Probus Club of Port Stephens Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 21, 2025 THE Probus Club of Port Stephens has conducted its AGM and Changeover Luncheon, welcoming new blood into leadership roles. Outgoing President Rob Buchanan will hand the reins to the incoming Cheryl Rebrik. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -
Worimi man Isaac Nettle leading a cultural revitalisation at Anna Bay Public School Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 21, 2025 ISAAC Nettle has transformed from a “naughty schoolboy” who rejected his culture, to a teacher sharing inherited knowledge and leading a cultural revitalisation. Mr Nettle is a proud Worimi man and the Aboriginal Education Officer at Anna Bay Public School. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for