AS part of National Volunteer Week (15-21 May), News Of The Area is highlighting some of the incredible volunteers that make Port Stephens so special. One local hub for volunteers is the Red Cross Shop on Stockton Street, Nelson Bay.…
JENNI Rossi is a local entertainer who donates her time to many community groups in Port Stephens. From 26 May to 4 June, Jenni will take to the stage as part of the Maitland Musical Society’s performance of Little Women…
A MENOPAUSE Café, aimed at breaking down the stigma around menopause and increasing awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues, will be held in Medowie at Medowie Social on Thursday…
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is an amazing organisation powered by volunteers. The 130 hectare site includes 30 hectares of gardens which are all groomed to perfection by volunteers that aren’t afraid to dig in to get the gardens looking…
MOTORAMA 2023 is back with a vengeance and Sunday, May 21 is the day when all roads will be leading to the Tilligerry RSL. Without doubt, the vintage car event is the biggest day on the Tilligerry social callender, raising…
IF you think that balls are old fashioned and a thing of the past, think again. The Tilligerry Lions Club is running a ball with a difference on 27 May which is completely booked out! Advertise with News of The…
AFTER some 28 years of continuous service to Port Stephens Marine Rescue (formerly the Coast Guard), Diane Wilson has signed off. The 71-year-old passed away peacefully at her Lemon Tree Passage home recently with her long time partner Richard Osborne…
VOLUNTEERS are the backbone of our community. You will find them in service clubs, working for charitable causes, and even weeding the gardens in townships like Nelson Bay. No matter what your interests are, there is somewhere that you can…
VOLUNTEERS play a vital role in supporting key initiatives being delivered across multiple sectors in Port Stephens. Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. In this space, there are plenty of local volunteers,…
THE NSW branch of the National Parks and Wildlife Service commenced work on a hazard reduction burn in Port Stephens on Friday 5 May. The controlled burn, which is being conducted throughout various points in the Worimi Conservation Reserve, is…