THANKS to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay, the Tomaree Community Hospital now has a beautiful and fully accessible sensory garden. This project was first explored in the 2021-22 Rotary year by President Doug Craike who worked…
AN independent review has been announced of land usage around Australian Defence Force bases impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The review, led by Mr Jim Varghese AM, will focus on land around RAAF Base Williamtown, as well as…
SPEAKING exclusively to News Of The Area, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the construction of an offshore wind farm off the Hunter coast is neither “imminent or inevitable”. Last week, Bowen attended a closed-door community meeting…
TOUCH football, soccer and cricket clubs in Medowie will soon be equipped with a new $2.6 million sports amenities building catering to their current and future needs at Yulong Oval. The new contemporary designed building will replace the existing amenities…
ON Monday, 18 September, Medowie Christian School (MCS) took a great step forward on the journey of improving the learning environment of their students with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art Innovation Centre. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
CLANS On The Coast, Port Stephens’ iconic celebration of Celtic culture, was held over the weekend at its new venue in Raymond Terrace. Tartan was swirling, bagpipes were blaring and the strong men threw the hammer and tossed the caber.…
FOR over 20 years, Chooky’s Day has been held at the Muree Golf Club in Raymond Terrace as an annual fundraiser. Held this year on August 27, the annual golf day was started in honour of John ‘Chooky’ O’Rourke, a…
FREE art walks launch on Saturday 7 and October 8 from the Nelson Bay Visitor Information Centre, with free guided tours offered over the two days. “Over the past few years, we’ve supported a number of local artists to create…
MASS marches took place around the country over the weekend in support of the Yes campaign in the Voice to Parliament referendum. With the October 14 vote rapidly approaching, Port Stephens Yes supporters hit the streets of Raymond Terrace on…