FOR the past two months, the highly talented students of Hunter River High have been hitting the streets of Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace to demonstrate their musical gifts. Collaborating with Port Stephens Council, Hunter River High students have been giving…
NEARLY 1000 primary and high school students from the Hunter and Port Stephens have gained practical experience and knowledge of the clean energy industry at Career Links’ Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle (EV) Festival at TAFE NSW Newcastle. Now in its…
CONGRATULATIONS once again go to all of last week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Award nominees. The program has been hailed in the region and by the Department of Education as one which consistently delivers for our community. Advertise with…
THE clear blue expanses of the bay have always been a holiday favourite, however new trends are seeing the region’s hinterland areas enjoy a boost in popularity. This year a Hinton property is putting the tiny Port Stephens town on…
MEDOWIE Christian School is celebrating after taking the prize for Outstanding Vocals at the 2023 Junior Theatre Festival Australia, which was presented in Newcastle. Medowie Christian College student Lucille Collins told News Of The Area, “I was really excited when…
BY the time you read this story, the waterfront makeover of the Lemon Tree Passage foreshore will be a reality, ushering in a new future for the town. On the other hand it will create a degree of nostalgia for…
THOUSANDS turned out to witness the wonder of the Newcastle Williamtown Air Show over the weekend. Saturday’s non-ticketed, community event featured flying displays off Nobbys Beach, with viewing areas at Nobbys, Foreshore Park and Stockton Parklands. Family-friendly activities such as…
THE region’s inaugural Rotary Writing Competition has been hailed a huge success, with Tomaree Public School student Tina Benson being crowned the first prize winner. Working together, the Rotary Clubs of Medowie-Williamtown and Salamander Bay proposed a Junior Schools Writing…
NEWS Of The Area is excited to announce the addition of Simon Ekins to the editorial team. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us…
CONGRATULATIONS go to all of this week’s Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) Award nominees. A representative from Salt Ash Public School told News Of The Area, “Salt Ash Public School is proud to be a Positive…