Meet Your Council: Paul Le Mottee
THIS week News Of The Area speaks to Councillor Paul Le Mottee Who are you and where do you come from? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
Category Port POPUP – DAupdate
Coho to develop Kurrara Hill Apartments
COHO Property has submitted a development application for an ambitious project in the Nelson Bay CBD. The Port Stephens-based developer’s proposal is to construct a ten-storey, 50-unit apartment building at the corner of Stockton and Tomaree streets. Advertise with News…
Medowie Christmas Carnival returns on 7 December
THE much-anticipated Medowie Christmas Carnival returns on Saturday 7 December, bringing the community together for a magical holiday celebration. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.…
Masonic Lodge Tomaree celebrates 70 years of community service
FIRST opening its doors in 1953, the Masonic Lodge Tomaree is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Over the past seven decades, the Lodge has been a cornerstone of support and camaraderie for men from all walks of life, especially in the…
Council approves DA for seniors village at Tilligerry Plaza site
PORT Stephens Council have unanimously approved a development application (DA) for a seniors independent living village at the site of the derelict Tilligerry Plaza. The proposal will repurpose a semi-completed shopping centre in Tanilba Bay that has sat vacant for…
Great turnout for Nelson Bay’s Remembrance Day
AN impressive turnout of locals ranging from young pupils from St Philips School in Salamander Bay to some of the oldest veterans in NSW, paid their respects to Australia’s fallen during Nelson Bay’s Remembrance Day service. The anniversary has long…
Wishing Tree Appeal launched in Salamander Bay
THE Christmas spirit was on display at the Salamander Shopping Centre for the launch of Kmart’s 37th annual Wishing Tree Appeal. Together with founding partner The Salvation Army, the store is once again calling on the community’s support to help…
Free defibrillator and CPR training day
WHEN a Port Stephens man recently suffered a cardiac arrest while driving, quick-thinking passersby jumped in to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ultimately saving his life. Thanks to their swift actions, he had a positive outcome. Hunter Heart Safe, a Newcastle-based…
Port Stephens Council aiming to streamline DA process
PORT Stephens Council has launched a new initiative aimed at making the Development Application (DA) process easier for residents and businesses. The ‘Demystifying Development Applications’ video series coincides with Council’s Housing Delivery Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Housing Support…
Coasties continue to raise funds for Country Hope
HOW far would you go for a child in need? If one were to ask that question of Darren James and his partner Karen Jones, you might get a surprisingly specific response – 615.5 kilometres, at least. Advertise with News…