RESIDENTS of Anna Bay have galvanised in opposition to the proposed rezoning of around 125 hectares to make way for 580 new residences. At a meeting on Wednesday 19 February, convened by the South Tomaree Community Association, Tanya Martin addressed…
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Newcastle safely returned two people to shore after their 13.5 metre yacht lost steering 18 nautical miles (33km) off Newcastle. Radio operators at Marine Rescue Sydney State Communications Centre answered the call for assistance just before…
THE State Government says its ‘Low and Mid-Rise’ housing policy is set to deliver 112,000 homes across New South Wales over the next five years. The new reforms change planning controls within 800 metres, or a 10-minute walk, around 171…
DURING their recent annual general meeting (AGM), Nelson Bay Torchbearers for Legacy elected Christine Riley as their new President for 2025. She is supported by Vice President Judy Chapman, Secretary and Markets Manager Jeanette Murray, Assistant Secretary Shirley Harvey, Treasurer…
HAPPY Harry will celebrate his 88th birthday in April. He relocated from Sydney over 30 years ago, believing retirement would be as pleasant as the weekend holiday he and his wife had in Port Stephens, where their kids enjoyed fishing,…
TOMAREE Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) is set for an upgrade through a $245,000 funding boost from the NSW Government. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.…
RAYMOND Terrace’s Riverside Park has received furniture upgrades consisting of eight covered picnic tables. The project was conceived in mid-2024, and construction took place in November of last year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
ADDRESSING more than 300 people gathered at the launch event for the Garmin Billfish Shootout, Liberal candidate for the Federal seat of Paterson, Laurence Antcliff, was well aware that beneath the general air of excitement for the fishing tournament there…
PORT Stephens Council will request that Transport for NSW conduct a review into the use of jet skis and their potential impact on public safety. The motion, initiated by Mayoral Leah Anderson, was put to Council in response to an…
SEVENTEEN Port Stephens students have received a $2,000 scholarship through the fifteenth annual Mayoral Academic Scholarship program. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson praised the strong partnership between local businesses and the community which makes the program possible, highlighting the crucial…