THIS week’s Port Stephens Councillor profile is of Peter Francis. Who are you and where do you come from? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.…
NSW POLICE have urged the community to be safer and more considerate on the road after a significant number of dangerous driving incidents were detected across the state during the Australia Day long weekend. Operation Australia Day 2025 commenced on…
DANCE ‘n Dazzle Studio in Medowie is celebrating 30 years of dance education. Proudly family-owned, the studio has welcomed thousands of dancers through its doors over the decades. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
BIRUBI Point Surf Life Saving Club has shared in $500,000 funding from the NSW Government for new potentially life-saving defibrillators. The funding was awarded to 193 sport and recreation organisations under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which…
COLOUR and Design is the theme for the latest exhibition at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Visitors can expect vibrant works, interesting designs and plenty of variety in this display of artworks created by members of the centre. Advertise with…
SEVEN homes at the former Stockton Centre have been upgraded to transitional housing which will provide short-term accommodation for around 25 people each night. The site was previously used as a residential centre for people with disability. Advertise with News…
PORT Stephens will be an even greater hive of sporting activity after $2,946,743 was awarded to the Tomaree Regional Community Hub. Its application for funds to provide a new community infrastructure project was successful under the Growing Regions Program. Advertise…
THE Port Stephens Parkinson’s Support Group has reflected on its “very full” 2024 program. It hosted a wide variety of guest speakers covering various topics such as brain strength, kinetic medicine, Parkinson’s related pharmaceutical products, a presentation about a global…
SHOAL Bay’s formerly named Harbourside Haven hosted an array of Port Stephens VIPs at a rebranding event on Monday, 20 January. It followed a weekend during which care home staff worked overtime to ensure residents were safe in the aftermath…
PORT Stephens Council has announced the opening of its annual International Women’s Day Scholarship program, with four $1,000 scholarships available to support local women in achieving their personal and professional goals. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…