December 27, 2025
Port Stephens homeowners taking up battery incentive scheme
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Port Stephens homeowners taking up battery incentive scheme

ONE hundred and one batteries have been installed in premises across Port Stephens through the State Government’s household battery incentive. Since the incentive was launched in November, more than 7,800 batteries have been installed in homes and businesses across NSW. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said the scheme was “making a real difference”. “This […]

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Greens announced Thornton’s Paul Johns as election candidate Paul Johns is the Greens candidate for Paterson.
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Greens announced Thornton’s Paul Johns as election candidate

THORNTON’S Paul Johns has been announced as the Greens candidate for Paterson in the May Federal Election. Born in Kurri and raised in the Maitland area, Mr Johns is legally blind and has been visually impaired since birth. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone  – […]

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Legalise Cannabis Party announce Paterson candidate Legalise Cannabis Party candidate Daniel Dryden tells voters to ‘look for the leaf’ this election.
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Legalise Cannabis Party announce Paterson candidate

AFTER running as the Legalise Cannabis candidate for the seat of Maitland in the 2023 State Election, Daniel Dryden will now contest the Federal Election in May. “After two years I’m back once more, this time as the Legalise Cannabis Party candidate for the seat of Paterson in the 2025 Federal Election,” Mr Dryden announced. […]

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Results of Port Stephens Council’s cabana blitz A sea of cabanas on one of Port Stephens’ popular beaches.
Community

Results of Port Stephens Council’s cabana blitz

PORT Stephens Council has shared the results of a recent cabana compliance initiative. The campaign targeted unattended items such as cabanas being used to reserve spots at Fly Point, Little Beach and Shoal Bay Beach. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone  – (02) 4981 8882. […]

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Volunteers Jo Cliftton and Sue Ismay behind the Yacaaba Centre’s morning teas Volunteers Sue Ismay and Jo Clifton Port Stephens serve a delicious morning tea at The Yacaaba Centre.
Local News

Volunteers Jo Cliftton and Sue Ismay behind the Yacaaba Centre’s morning teas

NELSON Bay locals Sue Ismay and Jo Clifton are the volunteers behind the drop-in morning teas at the Yacaaba Centre. You’ll find them serving tea and iced cakes between 10am -11.30am on Thursdays. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone  – (02) 4981 8882. Email – media@newsofthearea.com.au […]

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The Big Screen
Entertainment

The Big Screen

Sinners is a new genre film from Creed and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, starring his go-to guy Michael B. Jordan. When twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Jordan) return to their Southern US hometown after years away, they hope they can leave their troubled past behind them. Their homecoming is soured when […]

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Port Stephens Council defers several decisions at 8 April meeting
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Port Stephens Council defers several decisions at 8 April meeting

PORT Stephens Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday 8 April. Items on the agenda involved a number of policy reviews which have recently been completed by Council staff, though those regarding loans to community groups and the management of cemeteries were deferred for future meetings. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s […]

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Stinker’s History: From Denmark to Port Stephens Cindy Verdich inspects her trays on the Karuah River.
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Stinker’s History: From Denmark to Port Stephens

DENMARK was occupied in WW1 by the invading Germans and young men were being conscripted into the army. Having sons, Hans and Marie Verdich were not prepared to see them sent to war and arranged to flee the country of their birth. One of their boys, Edward Wilhelm, found his way to Australia and set […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, WHENEVER I go to the supermarket for a couple of items, I end up leaving with a trolley full. How can I avoid the temptation and stick to my budget? Gloria V. Dear Gloria, It’s easy to feel defeated when you go into the supermarket for eggs and milk and return with two […]

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