TEA Gardens Visitor Information Centre has come up with a new initiative based on the old fashioned idea of a “sample bag”. Made from recycled paper, the bag holds a veritable treasure trove of information for tourists wanting to know…
Police are investigating a fire which destroyed a function centre on the Mid North Coast last night. Emergency services were called to Lakes Way, Tiona, south of Forster, about 10.20pm (Sunday 21 August 2016) where they found the function centre…
Construction has officially begun on a new community facility to house Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed with the Mayor of Port Stephens, Bruce MacKenzie, turning the first sod of work today. The 655 square metre building will be built in the…
Stage-show spectacular and audience firm favourite, Hairspray, was recently showcased at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre from 15-17 July. In an endeavour to encourage local participation in the event, the promotors cast about 600 young people, aged between 9 and 21,…
Dear News Of The Area, I WISH to convey my congratulations to the Worimi Land Council and all the wonderful staff and helpers who made Friday at the Murrook Cultural Centre such a success. My grandkids had a ball, went home happy,…
THIS week is NAIDOC week, which is the annual event that celebrates Indigenous culture, history, and recognises the contributions to the community of Australia’s firs nations’ peoples. To coincide with the week, the winner of the Port Stephens Council’s Aboriginal…