Fingal Bay Bomboras to host Karuah Roos in classic league showdown
FINGAL Bay and Karuah Roos feature in a quality showdown this Saturday in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League Men’s C Grade competition at Fingal Bay Oval. The Bomboras will host the third placed Roos in a fifth round fixture that should appeal to ardent supporters of both clubs in the early phase of the 2025 […]
Anthony Albanese spoke of unity not division on a victory lap of his home electorate of Grayndler. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide
ANTHONY Albanese has pledged unity in his second term as more Labor MPs are elected to parliament in a decisive victory for his government. Labor stormed home to victory in the federal election in an emphatic landslide, reducing the coalition to one of their worst performances at the polls and losing their own leader in […]
‘Democracy sausages’ were on offer at North Arm Cove, hosted by the local RFS.
Lyne and Paterson vote in 2025 Federal Election
DEMOCRACY was exercised yet again across the country last week, with voters of the Federal electorates of Lyne and Paterson heading to the polls to have their say on the nation’s future leadership. Candidates’ volunteer armies mobilised at polling places across the electorates, wearing distinctive campaign t-shirts and brandishing ‘How-to-Vote’ cards. Polling places around the […]
Letter to the Editor: Dutton’s legacy
DEAR News Of The Area, PETER Dutton blames “Hate Media” such as the ABC and The Guardian for contributing to his defeat in the election. The fact is that most media in Australia favours the conservative side of politics. The Murdoch-owned The Australian, Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun consistently favour the Coalition. Dutton generously shared […]
Fingal Bay’s pickleball stalwart Tony Mayers (far right) collected a bronze medal in the Victoria Open 60yrs plus Men's Doubles.
Fingal Bay’s Tony Mayers earns bronze at Victoria Open Senior Pickleball championships
FINGAL Bay pickleball master Tony Mayers has enhanced his playing reputation in the popular sport. The sole Port Stephens representative at the recent Victoria Open Pickleball Championships in Somerville and Frankston teamed up with Ian Kirkham from Burwood East to claim a bronze medal in the 60yrs plus Men’s Doubles with a skill level of […]
Port Stephens Power has experienced mixed fortunes in the early rounds of the women's and men's competitions.
Cardiff Hawks roll Port Stephens Power in pulsating men’s AFL showdown
THEY didn’t come away with valuable competition points but Port Stephens Power’s fledgling AFL senior men’s team can take a bow after figuring in a third round thriller against Cardiff Hawks thirds in Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Plate action at Pasterfield Sports Complex. Cardiff edged out the Power 11.9 (75) to 11.6 (72) in […]
Nelson Bay and Port Stephens netball associations launched their 2025 season campaigns at Tomaree Sports Complex at Raymond Terrace.
Nelson Bay and Port Stephens netball associations launch 2025 season
ASPIRING netballers from the Port Stephens region returned to competitive action last weekend with an extra spring in their step. Both Nelson Bay and Port Stephens netball associations launched the 2025 season campaigns with healthy numbers in all ranks. Undeterred by a period of inclement weather, it was all systems go with pin point shooting, […]
Nelson Bay Gropers flanker Jarrod Zuvela and centre Danny Arnfield in defensive mode against Cooks Hill Brown Snakes at Empire Park.
Cooks Hill edge out Nelson Bay Gropers in suburban rugby thriller
IT was a case of déjà vu for Nelson Bay Rugby Club when they locked horns with Cooks Hill Brown Snakes in Hunter Suburban Men’s Rugby action at Empire Park at Bar Beach. Lining up for their first match of the season following an opening round bye, the Gropers suffered a heart-breaking 18-15 loss to […]
A jubilant Audrey Russell from Raymond Terrace proudly displays her national race walking championship gold medal at the Little Athletics National Championships in Adelaide.
Golden girl Audrey Russell crowned national race walking champion
RAYMOND Terrace pocket rocket athlete Audrey Russell is the number one ranked race walker for her age in Australia. The 12-year-old prodigy earned the tag when she clinched gold in the Girls Under 13yrs 1500m Race Walk at the recent Little Athletics National Championships in Adelaide. All conquering Audrey was crowned national champion after producing […]
