THE ongoing cost of living crisis is seeing increased demand placed on charities and community groups as families struggle to make ends meet. To help with the exorbitant cost of back-to-school supplies, former Port Stephens Citizen of the Year November…
THE Anna Bay Tavern will be holding their annual pig racing fundraiser on 18 February, an event this year named in memory of the venue’s former publican. “We have named the event the ‘Thommo’s – Country Hope Races’ in memory…
DOMESTIC assaults in the Hunter Valley (excluding Newcastle) region increased by 43 percent in the five years to September 2023, according to a report from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Comparatively, domestic assaults in the Capital…
TRADITIONAL Australia Day activities will take place at Fly Point, Nelson Bay from 9am to 3:45pm on Friday 26 January. The celebrations will include the annual citizenship ceremony, a RAAF fly past, live music, market stalls and more. Advertise with…
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations will kick off at locations across Port Stephens on Friday 26 January, with major events in Karuah, Raymond Terrace, Tilligerry and Nelson Bay. Mayor of Port Stephens Ryan Palmer invites Port Stephens locals and visitors to attend…
THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed the final bypass track on the new 27-kilometre Tomaree Coastal Walk. The $6.7 million project funded by the NSW Government opened in September, while work on the extra track was…
THE Christmas/New Year holiday period has prompted a huge influx of visitors to Port Stephens, with local environment advocates calling for care to be taken to stop plastic waste from impacting the natural environment. According to Take 3 For The…
A MAN has been charged following an investigation into three alleged armed robberies in the Hunter region earlier this week. About 4.45pm on Monday 1 January 2024, police were called to a service station on Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash,…
TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. As the newspaper grows, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team. “If you have a…
JET skis have long been a feature of summer holidays in Port Stephens, however the behaviour of some riders has prompted calls for greater controls on usage of the vessels. One jet ski user reportedly rode into a flock of…