THE NSW Government has released a Lower Hunter Drought Response Plan, outlining how Hunter Water will conserve water in the face of drought conditions, when different levels of water restrictions will be rolled out and when alternative water sources like…
TOMAREE Peninsula road users have expressed frustration at Port Stephens Council’s failure to effectively repair the intersection of Sandy Point Road and Pantawara Road, Corlette. Long term Port Stephens resident and past Port Stephens Councillor Brian Watson-Will said, “Council’s engineers…
MUCH about the technology of photography has changed over the near five decades that Christopher John has been honing his craft. Film has given way to digital imaging, and cameras have gone from a range of specialist equipment to being…
THE Tomaree Peninsula community is in for a treat at the annual Carols at the Bay, to be held at Fly Point on Sunday 10 December 2023. This event is an yearly pilgrimage for many locals and hails the start…
THE Port Stephens Sister City of Tateyama, Japan will welcome three Port Stephens residents for the Wakashio Marathon on 28 January 2024. This will be the first marathon in three years following cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertise with…
A VISIT to Kooragang Island’s Port Waratah coal loaders isn’t a regular activity for members of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club, but one they found very informative. The group met ex-mechanical engineer Trevor at the site, who now works as…
FOLLOWING an exciting twelve months under the leadership of Liz Hutton, Medowie Christian School has announced Dan Weeks as its new Principal. Ms Hutton retired from the role after more than 40 years in Christian education. Advertise with News of…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre has secured a $98,291 grant from the Create NSW Arts and Cultural Assets Program. The Program aims to support the social recovery of eligible severe weather and flood affected LGAs, such as Port Stephens,…
PORT STEPHENS fishing legend and News Of The Area columnist John ‘Stinker’ Clarke launched his new children’s book, ‘Banjo – the Adventurous Bream’, at Fingal Bay Sports Club on Thursday 23 November. Introduced by ABC Radio’s Scott Levi, Stinker captivated…
WITH the cost of life crisis increasing holiday stress for families across Port Stephens and the nation, Dianne McKenzie of the Nelson Bay CWA has shared her secrets for an affordable, delicious Christmas fruit cake. “This Easy Boil Fruit Cake…