A PUBLIC meeting is to be held at 11:30 am on Thursday 22 June at the Medowie Social with the aim of establishing a newly formed Auxiliary to support the fund-raising efforts of the Medowie RSL sub-Branch. “For a number…
TEN people have died following a fatal bus crash in Greta, with emergency services from around the Hunter and Port Stephens swiftly responding to the scene. The incident took place near the roundabout on Wine Country Drive close to the…
THE Mambo Wanda Wetlands is a 188 hectare site which supports 90 species of migratory birds, as well as koalas, squirrel gliders, bats and frogs. It is also a nursery area for a number of fish species. Advertise with News…
EVERYDAY 38 people in Australia are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, and in Port Stephens there is a local support group here to help. Parkinson’s is now the second most prevalent neurological disease after dementia. Advertise with News of The Area…
A SELL-OUT crowd, dressed to the nines in second hand frocks, raised key funds for jupiter Australia at the Op Shop Ball on 27 May at Club Lemon Tree. The fundraiser was organised by the Lions Club of Tilligerry Peninsula.…
TOMAREE High School student Kaylee Hodgson is a childhood cancer survivor and an ambassador for Make a Wish Australia. Kaylee was diagnosed with high risk Leukaemia in 2019 and needed a life saving bone marrow transplant. Advertise with News of…
CREATIVITY manifests itself in many forms and for Mike Rumble of Nelson Bay it’s been the call of the ocean that’s seen his visions come to fruition. Mike has honed many years crafting in his carpentry trade to create pieces…
HAVING officially launched at the beginning of June, Peppertree GP is a brand new General Practice in the heart of Medowie. Owned and led by two young GPs with extensive experience, their vision is to develop a friendly and caring…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is running an exhibition that will not only keep you warm in winter but will also stimulate your mind. On display until 27 June is the ‘Through the Window’ exhibition, which explores the world…
THE Port’s replica ‘baby whale’ has finally been named ‘Watson’ in honour of environmental advocate Paul Watson. Watson is around the size of a five year old humpback whale, with a fully grown humpback around twice the size of the…