NELSON Bay’s Artisan Collective is hosting a combined exhibition from three artists on the theme of shorebirds. It coincides with the 30th anniversary of the signing of a Sister Wetlands Agreement between the councils of Kushiro in Japan, Newcastle and…
AROUND 85 people gathered on Sunday 3 November to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the gazetting of Tomaree National Park in November 1984. Participants to the forum-style event included Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, Mayor Leah Anderson, councillors, Worimi Elders,…
A NEW heritage trail has launched in Tanilba Bay, inviting both residents and visitors to explore the area’s rich history. The Heritage and History Trail of Tanilba Bay, developed by the Port Stephens Family History Society, takes a modern, interactive…
SCHOOLS in the Port Stephens electorate will benefit from a $2 million investment in facility maintenance and improvements in 2024-2025. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said the funding will ensure that educational facilities are safe, modern, and conducive to…
THE Prime Minister and NSW Premier visited the Hunter last week to spruik the establishment of a Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus. The State and Federal Governments are jointly investing more than…
FORTY-FIVE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens headed off on their annual ‘Cara Camper Getaway’ trip last month, enjoying several days at Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks. Situated on the banks of the mighty Macleay River, this was…
ANOTHER round of local students have been celebrated through the Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Irrawang Public School Principal Stacy Mathieson said PBL is a “proactive approach tailored to meet the needs of our school”. Advertise with News…
ON Sunday, 27 October a group of senior dancers from Port Stephens took Newcastle by storm. Aged 67-84, the nine dancers represented Complete Performing Arts and Classical Coaching (Complete PACC) in Taylors Beach on stage at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in…
TOMAREE High School’s (THS) annual careers showcase will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, and the community is invited to participate. “The school conducts an annual careers expo but this year is different in that we are inviting…
IN the hope of offering readers further insight into the work of Port Stephens Council and to create opportunities for the community to engage with local government, News Of The Area has invited recently-elected councillors to respond to a few…