THE Albanese government has approved nearly half a million dollars of funding for improvements to nineteen schools in the Paterson electorate. Making the announcement on Tuesday 12 March, the Member for Paterson, Mery Swanson said, “From new laptops and air…
FAMILIAR to many residents and regular visitors to the Tomaree Peninsula, Port Stephens Church of Christ holds a highly visible location along Nelson Bay Drive in Salt Ash. Since December of 2023 the congregation that gathers at the 55-year-old church…
NOTING the hardship that many families and individuals in her electorate are experiencing in the current economic climate, the Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson, has sought to help them find ways of easing the pressure on their finances by providing…
COAL handling facility Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) has been fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) over an alleged pollution incident during ship loading activities in Newcastle Harbour. The EPA’s investigation found that PWCS breached a condition…
NELSON Bay’s Artisan Collective is hosting a vibrant and exciting collection by local artist Trevor Weekes. For the entire month of March, Trevor’s artwork and books will be on display at the Nelson Bay Marina gallery. Advertise with News of…
EMERGENCY services responded to a house fire in Soldiers Point on Monday 4 March. Matthew Sigmund of NSW Fire and Rescue confirmed that the incident, which resulted in access to the Bagnall Avenue being blocked by police services for several…
BAE Systems Australia will offer academic scholarships to women from regional Australia who aspire to study engineering ahead of a career in defence industry. Inspired by the achievements of two trailblazing women and aligned to this year’s UN International Women’s…
FERN Bay aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet is about to spiral through the skies once more as he puts a range of historic aircraft through their paces at Warbirds Over Scone. The event promises an extraordinary celebration of history, innovation and…
PORT Stephens Legacy will hold their third annual Golf Day at Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay on 18 March, raising key funds for the long-serving Australian not-for-profit which has supported veterans’ families since 1923. The event is a two…
GUEST speaker Dr Mark Diesendorf will lay bare the forces threatening to undermine urgent action on climate at a community forum in Salamander Bay on Sunday 7 April. EcoNetwork-Port Stephens and Renew Hunter Region Branch are conducting the free forum…