AFTER several weeks of consideration, former Paterson MP Bob Baldwin has announced he will not run for the position of Port Stephens Mayor in the September 14 Council elections. “As initially stated, I intended to thoroughly assess the situation before…
THE future of Port Stephens Archers (PSA) looks assured after the small club secured much needed funding from the NSW Local Sport Grants Program. In a major boost, the club’s 30 members will benefit from the acquisition of new targets…
THE Raymond Terrace Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is back for another term, recognising local students for their contribution towards a better community. Last week’s nominees were all very well deserving of their recognition. Advertise with News of The…
2019 PORT Stephens Citizen of the Year Ben Niland has announced he will contest the September local government elections in Central Ward. Mr Niland has a long history in Port Stephens, moving to Raymond Terrace as a nine-year-old in 1989.…
THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie recently celebrated its 21st birthday. ”A birthday lunch was held at the Greenhouse at the The Dunes at Medowie, where members enjoyed a fine lunch and the birthday cake,” the Club’s Kevin Tomlinson told…
THE NSW Government released the latest data on development application (DA) processing times for councils across the State this month, with Port Stephens coming out in the lead. According to the NSW Planning Portal data, in the 2023-2024 financial year,…
FOURTEEN years ago, Corlette resident Tony Compton traded in his triathlon lycra for the streamlined carbon fibre deck and comfortable cockpit of an outrigger canoe. Having cheered on his wife Carol in her first paddling regatta, Tony believed his competitive…
AFTER three years of gathering information, old photographs and documents, John Clarke’s new book ‘Marsh Road’ is almost ready to be sent to the printer. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
A TEAM of independent candidates officially launched their council election campaign on 20 July at the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club. The group is led by Port Stephens Mayoral and East Ward candidate Mark Watson, who claimed 12.9…
A MOTHER’S intuition is fierce and undeniable. When Jacquie Cooper sensed there was something more complex behind her son Leo’s developmental mobility delays, the Soldiers Point registered nurse heeded her instincts, seeking help from her local maternal health centre. Advertise…