WE are so lucky to have so many grassroots community groups and individuals providing direct and trusted support to those most in need. They know our towns, our people and our challenges and achieve a lot with very limited resources. Council’s Community Funding program is one way we support and strengthen that work. The program […]
When complete, the Hexham Straight will comprise three lanes in each direction for its entire six-kilometre length, from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass to Hexham Bridge.
THE first widened section on the Hexham Straight is now open to traffic with three lanes in each direction. Motorists turning left onto Maitland Road from the Newcastle Inner City Bypass are now benefiting from an additional lane for about 650 metres, including an extension to the turning lane from the bypass. There is also […]
Nelson Bay Marlins AFL men's team proved too strong for The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.
NELSON Bay Marlins AFL men’s team continue to walk a semi-final tightrope in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Cup competition. After boosting their top four hopes with a resounding 80 point victory over The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues at Bateau Bay Oval, the Marlins face an uphill task against ladder leaders Terrigal Avoca […]
Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed.
Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. POLICE have charged 865 people with 2,028 offences during a […]
POLICE are appealing for information following a serious motor vehicle crash north at Nerong. On Friday 8 August 2025, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Nerong, 80km north of Newcastle, following reports of a crash between a black Mercedes sedan and a Kenworth semi-trailer. The driver of the Mercedes, a 26-year-old woman, and […]
Nelson Bay Gropers’ young forward pack laid the foundations for a 67-0 victory over Pokolbin Reds.
NELSON Bay Gropers face their moment of truth this weekend in the Hunter Suburban Men’s Rugby competition. The Gropers and old foe Cooks Hill Brown Snakes do battle in the elimination final this Sunday at the No 2 Sports Ground in Newcastle at 11.15am. Minor premiers Scone Brumbies will face second ranked Singleton Red Bulls […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM a long time resident of the Bay area, also a very keen fisherman. I have always enjoyed fishing the breakwall at Nelson Bay. Just recently I was told to move over by a rider on a fat-tyred electric bike. Just this week I saw a young mum pushing […]
RAYMOND Terrace Magpies Rugby League Club will honour decorated stalwart Darren Edmonds at the club’s annual Old Boys Day this Saturday at Lakeside Sporting Complex. Players, officials and supporters have rallied behind the legendary Magpies forward affectionately known as “Edo” as he continues to fight a brave battle with cancer. In a show of true […]
Celebrating their history-making State No. 1 Men's Pennants championship (l-r) Simon Lack, Neville Downes, Jason Pietrascek, Les Ritchie, Jason Stokes; (seated) Ross Gardiner, club director Doug Christensen, and Bob Dunn.
SOLDIERS Point Bowling Club’s history-making lawn bowlers took a trip down memory lane at a 20-year reunion to celebrate their famous State No. 1 Men’s Pennants triumph. Despite the atrocious weather, several members of the club’s championship-winning squad were on deck to mark the anniversary. Among the group of local lawn bowling legends, were current […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing as a resident of Abundance Road in Medowie to express my concerns about the school soon to be constructed there. My first concern is water runoff. My house was inundated with rain water from the May rain event. I write now, not knowing whether rain water will […]
