A COMMUNITY staple for more than 25 years, the action-packed St Philip’s Christian College (SPCC) Fair returns on Friday October 13 from 3-8pm. A fireworks display will complete the evening at 7:45pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
ON Wednesday 18 October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group (TBCSG) is hosting a Pink Breakfast fundraiser at Soldiers Point Bowling Club. “October is a time to raise awareness of breast cancer,” said Sarah Smith…
THE Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Awards continue to make a positive impact in the participating schools and wider community. Louisa De Souza, Assistant Principal of Salt Ash Public School told News Of The Area, “As we approach the end…
THE organisers of Fingal Bay’s Parkrun event are encouraging more Port Stephens locals to join in the rapidly growing global trend. Parkrun is a free five kilometre (km) run that takes place every Saturday at 8am in locations across the…
A MAN has been charged after being caught allegedly driving more than double the signposted speed limit at Port Stephens on Thursday night. Officers attached to Newcastle Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting stationary speed enforcement duties on Nelson…
ALL hands were on deck last month at the Latitude One over 55s resort in Anna Bay as a group of Ingenia Lifestyle employees made the trip from Sydney to plant trees as part of a company volunteering event. In…
WITHIN the last twelve months it is estimated that 4.2 million people in Australia have experienced a mental health disorder. That statistic comprises one fifth of the population between the ages of sixteen to 85. Advertise with News of The…
AS the storms of March 2021 become a distant memory, the scars they left behind will take longer to heal. Port Stephens Council worked hard to get the new bridge installed over the culvert at Foreshore Drive, however other works…
HUNTER Water is calling for community members who receive an invitation in the mail to register their interest to participate in a representative community panel, which will help shape the future services provided by Hunter Water between now and the…
AT Port Stephens Council’s September 12 meeting, Leah Anderson was unanimously elected as Deputy Mayor for a one year period. Councillor Giacomo Arnott leaves the position after serving in the role for the past year. Advertise with News of The…