ROADS between Newcastle and Dubbo will be upgraded to allow for more efficient transportation of components for renewable energy projects. The components will include wind turbine blades, batteries and transformers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is reaping rewards in our region. Last week’s nominees included Irrawang Public School’s Kylahni, who was nominated for leadership and sportsmanship. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
HER Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Mr Dennis Wilson will be visiting Maitland, Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens and Tea Gardens from Wednesday, 26 June to Friday, 28 June 2024. Community leadership, health,…
LADIES that quilt together can truly make a difference together. Early in the year the members of Jan’s Patchwork Group out of Anna Bay had the notion of holding a craft fair, having been inspired by a recent visit to…
A GROUP of exceptional local students were recognised by Port Stephens Council last week with Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Awards. Nominated students for PBL awards are featured in News Of The Area each week during school term, with…
THE talented students and supportive staff of St Philip’s Christian College are putting the finishing touches on costumes, going over their lines and preparing to step back into the spotlight in their musical production for 2024: ‘Freaky Friday – The…
PORT Stephens Council met on Tuesday 11 June, largely discussing the outcomes of several documents for the purpose of planning future projects in the region. Most of the matters discussed openly involved review and affirmation of changes to various planning…
THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program is continuing to build a stronger sense of community for our local youth. Megan and Katrina, PBL Coordinators for Grahamstown Public School told News Of The Area, “Grahamstown Public School…
MARINE Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Darren Schott has praised boaters across the state for heeding advice about monitoring weather and sea conditions last month resulting in the Service’s quietest May since 2020. In Port Stephens ten search and rescue missions…
TOMAREE High School Year 11 student Maria Ilyash has been selected for the High Performing Students Program, a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and NSW Department of Education. Now running for over ten years, the program is delivered…