THIS week News Of The Area continues to profile some of the amazing winners of the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship. Alannah Horne was Dux of St Philip’s Christina College for each of her high school years, was School Captain…
TILLIGERRY Habitat will host an ecologically friendly event for the Hunter region branch of Renew, showcasing the potential benefits of owning and operating electric vehicles (EV). The event will commence at 2pm on May 7 at Tilligerry Habitat, Tanilba Bay.…
MAYORAL Community BBQs were held in the final weeks of April at Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Nelson Bay. It is believed attendance for the three events was around 110 in total, however those who did attend were quick to share…
LEMON Tree Passage is rapidly becoming a preferred destination for people with disabilities and their carers. There is a reason for this and it can all be put down to a key which is available from Port Stephens Council. Advertise…
COUNCIL has invited the community to provide feedback on its Coastal Management Program (CMP). Council is developing the CMP in accordance with the Coastal Management Act 2016, setting the long-term strategy for managing our coastline. Advertise with News of The…
MANAGING our coastal environment is a huge challenge. For Port Stephens residents the long delayed third stage of Council’s Coastal Management Program, which was recently announced, is proving to be very welcome. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
WHEN it comes to managing our coastal environment and assisting injured sea life, Sea Shelter is always there. Lia Pereira, one of the founders of Sea Shelter and Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, believes that the consultation into our future…
NELSON Bay has a new ANZAC Day tradition, one which will tell the stories of the people from our region who have served. Following a successful first exhibition on our ANZACs at the Visitors Information Centre in Nelson Bay, the…
THE inaugural meeting of Port Stephens Homelessness Stakeholders Advisory Group was held in Raymond Terrace on Wednesday 26 April. The group, spearheaded by Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson, seeks to “to provide Council with strategic advice on homelessness and related…
WILLIAMS Pet Produce at Medowie will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 6 May as a fundraiser for the 2023 Variety NSW Bash. The annual event is organised by Variety, the children’s charity, and this year will see more…