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Photo Album: Medowie Dawn Service

Bridgett Sainsbury and Eleanor Green from Irrawang High School at the Medowie Dawn Service. Photo: Amanda Green. The Catafalque Party at the Medowie Dawn Service. Photo: Amanda Green. Declan Felsch was a member of the Catafalque Party. Photo: Amanda Green. Luke Turner stands in solemn reflection as a member of the Catafalque Party. Photo: Amanda […]

Regional

Photo Album: Anzac Day in Raymond Terrace

Irrawang High School captain Daniel Cobby and vice captain Jack Skaines. Photo: Amanda Green. Grahamstown Public School students in quiet contemplation. Photo: Amanda Green. The Salvation Army Hope Community Choir in full voice. Photo: Amanda Green. The community lined the streets for the procession. Photo: Amanda Green. The Irrawang High School Drum Corps. Photo: Amanda […]

Community

Raymond Terrace Lions Club’s Easter fundraiser a success

RAYMOND Terrace Lions Club continues to make an impact in the local community. The Club’s Easter fundraiser proved a huge success, fetching over $5500 to assist with community projects. These include the placing of a shade cover over the children’s play equipment at Riverside Park. Raymond Terrace Lions Membership Chair Annette Clark, thanked the local […]

Politics

Paterson hopefuls give final pitches to NOTA readers

AUSTRALIANS head to the polls on Saturday to determine the political direction of the region and nation. A spirited election campaign is coming to an end locally, where 10 hopefuls have entered the race to become the Paterson electorate’s next Federal representative. With days to go until voting closes, News Of The Area offered each […]

Regional

Newcastle Airport expansion to boost Sail Port Stephens regatta

STATE Government, Council and sailing enthusiasts are predicting the expansion of Newcastle Airport will further propel the Sail Port Stephens regatta in future years. The Sail Port Stephens Performance Series took place from 25-27 April, with thousands of spectators flocking to catch the regatta in action. The Sail Port Stephens Bay Series follows from 2-4 […]

Regional

Community invited to join bush regeneration on One Mile Beach headland

THE Friends of Tomaree National Park group is continuing work to regenerate bush and improve the resilience of coastal forest on One Mile Beach headland. The community is invited to join the effort on Saturday morning, 10 May, when volunteers will tackle invasive Bitou Bush and undertake planting in bare areas. “[The] community have already […]

Police

Man charged following alleged hammer assault in Shoal Bay

A MAN has been charged following an alleged assault with a hammer at Shoal Bay on Anzac Day. About 6pm on Friday 25 April 2025, police were called to Shoal Bay Road following reports a man had been assaulted with a hammer. A 23-year-old man was treated at the scene for a head injury by […]

Entertainment

Young stars go down the rabbit hole with Alice In Wonderland remake

THREE young Port Stephens performers are on a magical journey down the rabbit hole as cast members of a Young People’s Theatre production of Alice In Wonderland Jr. Xavier Vaughan, a Year 7 student at Irrawang High School, and Isla Bailey and Elizabeth Kilday from Year 8 and Year 7 respectively at Catherine McAuley Catholic […]

From The Mayor's Desk

From the Mayor’s Desk: Cr Leah Anderson

PORT Stephens is a vibrant region, with each town and village offering something special. Salamander Bay Town Centre is one of our key commercial and community hubs. Over time, it’s grown without a clear plan, but that’s changing. With your help, we’re creating a Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan to shape a vision for […]

Changes to Port Stephens Legacy Group’s executive team

AT the recent annual general meeting (AGM) of Port Stephens Legacy Group (PSLG), changes were made to the Executive Committee. Legatee Bob Brown stepped down from the Chair to become a Vice Chair, and was replaced by Legatee Doug Jacka. And after many years on the executive team, Legatee Carol Selkirk stepped aside from her […]