THE Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal to formalise the name Stockton Channel, for a part of the Hunter River that leads to Newcastle harbour. The channel sits east of Walsh Point in the Hunter…
PORT STEPHENS Council has endorsed the exhibition of a new Draft Local Housing Strategy designed to ‘set the vision for future housing growth across Port Stephens’. The draft Local Housing Strategy will be on public exhibition from Tuesday 2 April…
THE Fingal Haven Craft Group will once again be holding their annual Fingal Haven Village Craft Fair on 20 April. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981…
A FIXTURE of the Anna Bay community for more than 20 years, the members of Jan’s Patchwork are on a mission to turn their hobby into key funds for vital local services. The group has been meeting weekly to pour…
WITH eyes on attending the 26th Australian Jamboree in Queensland in 2025, local Scouts have been ramping up their preparations. Thousands of Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and group leaders from right across the country and the world will come together in…
AMIDST a national cost-of-living crisis and housing shortage, residents in Port Stephens have been stumping up extra funds to Council through a rate increase, otherwise known as a Special Rate Variation (SRV). Adding to the financial pinch for property owners…
EASTER is a time for renewal and reflection at a time when we share joy with our families and eat the occasional easter egg. The Raymond Terrace Lions Club have just completed their ‘Annual Easter Raffle’ and are excited to…
AFTER the busy Easter long weekend and before the School holiday tourists arrive it is a great time for locals to get out and experience some amazing things around the Bay. The cooler Autumn weather is a great time for…
AFTER 45 years the Probus Club of Nelson Bay is closing. The announcement comes after ‘falling numbers’ according to publicity officer Ken Shadler. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
PORT Stephens high school students are set to receive a significant boost as both Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School have Development Applications approved for major school upgrades. The upgrade at Hunter River High School will deliver a…