GERRY Mohan, who has served the community with Harbourside Haven and Port Stephens Veterans and Citizens Aged Care (PSVCAC) since the late eighties, recently tendered his formal resignation as Chairman of the PSVCAC Board. Gerry made an enormous contribution to…
THE Fingal Bay Probus Club has a new home, with the group recently moving their operations to the Community Hall in Norton Street, Nelson Bay. Like all clubs within the Probus network, the local club held their AGM in March,…
PORT Stephens Council is calling on residents to have their say on the draft Integrated Planning and Reporting documents following endorsement from Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on April 11. Port Stephens Council resolved to place the Integrated Planning…
BY the time you read this, the $1,700,000 upgrade of Tanilba Rd, Mallabula could very well be all done and dusted and the thoroughfare back in use. Originally scheduled for completion in November 2022, bad weather and supply issues have…
ANZAC Day will be commemorated around Port Stephens with services in Nelson Bay, Tilligerry, Medowie, Raymond Terrace, Seaham and Karuah. Nelson Bay Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
IN early 2022 Meagan Ambrose opened the Stay Connected Activity Centre in Taylor’s Beach with a desire to ensure that those who struggle with ongoing memory loss are not themselves forgotten. “One of the tragedies of living with dementia or…
SOLDIERS Point local Kev Le Poidevin (62) is about to embark on a childhood dream, attempting to sail around the world as part of the Global Solo Challenge event. Kev will be sailing single handed, non-stop and unassisted on his…
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club have recently completed their annual Easter Raffle, raising more than $5500 for charitable causes. The Lions Club thanked MarketPlace Raymond Terrace and the community for their ongoing support. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THIS ANZAC Day, RSL NSW is calling on all Australians to ‘Check on a Mate’, pledge their support, and encourage their veteran friends and family members to commemorate the day by attending one of hundreds of commemorative events facilitated by…
AS ANZAC Day approaches, the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) is asking Port Stephens residents if they know of any local men and women who served in the defence of Australia. The group wishes to preserve the knowledge that is held…