A NEW memorial remembering former workers with Port Stephens Council was unveiled during a ceremony in Raymond Terrace on Thursday, 21 November. Present at the ceremony were Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson and Port Stephens councillors Giacomo Arnott and Nathan…
THE Port Stephens Koala Hospital is seeking to upgrade its infrastructure, along with that of its neighbouring Koala Sanctuary, to protect against potential interruptions to power supply. Ron Land, the president of the Port Stephens Koala and Wildlife Preservation Society,…
A COLLABORATIVE emergency planning workshop will take place at Salt Ash on 9 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The…
THE Nelson Bay branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) is holding its annual Christmas Fete this Saturday, 30 November. It will be held in their hall at the corner of Gowrie Avenue and Achilles Street and run from 8.30am…
TOMAREE Cultural Development Group is seeking support for an Arts and Cultural Centre. The group was formed in 2022, partly in response to NSW government plans to transfer the site known as Tomaree Lodge to the Port Stephens LGA. Advertise…
NARROMINE High School (NHS), a remote school of 240 students, recently embarked on a three-day adventure to the coast, hosted by Tomaree High School (THS). After a long seven-hour bus ride, the students arrived at Shoal Bay Holiday Park, where…
A HEALTHY and vibrant gum tree that had been slated for removal from the Carindale apartment complex in Nelson Bay has been spared, following a vote of strata members. The tree had been the subject of some division between owners…
HANDMADE Christmas crafts and gifts are currently on show at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. From front door wreaths to the fairy on top of the tree, visitors will find a wide variety of decorations for homes. Talented local patchworkers…
ALMOST 200 people have been arrested for pausing activity at the world’s biggest coal port as part of a climate protest. Protesters formed a “blockade” in the Port of Newcastle on Sunday in the third day of unrest, calling on…
ANOTHER nine school superstars have been recognised through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Medowie Public School Principal Allison Thompson said the school’s involvement in the PBL program reflects its “ongoing commitment to fostering a positive…