DEAR News Of The Area, BOAT and yacht club members, mooring holders and marine industries in Port Stephens are very concerned about the recent restrictions imposed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) on acquisition, disposal and modifications to moorings. As I understand it, these restrictions and changes of policy were developed by DPI in […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE Mayor and her councillors, not forgetting staff, have done a terrific job at Shoal Bay waterfront. With the planting of trees, seating and electric BBQs residents and visitors can now enjoy our pristine waterways. Now all we need is a designated and managed parking area that will be close […]
Researchers say animal survival and biodiversity conservation should be prioritised in burning processes. Photo: National Parks.
AS Australia and the world grapple with global warming and increased bushfire risks, University of South Australia ecologists are turning their attention to the impact of prescribed burning on native animals. In a new study published in “The International Journal of Wildland Fire”, researchers investigated the maximum temperatures that lizards could experience during prescribed (controlled) […]
THE Term 3 Week 1 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Cooper exemplifies the values of a safe and responsible learner, consistently showing respect in all interactions. As a sporting champion representing IPS in various competitions, including the recent Hunter Cross Country event, he demonstrates good sportsmanship by […]
DEAR News Of The Area, UP until recently diabetics on a chronic health care plan received their five visits bulk billed to the podiatrists. Now podiatrists demand we pay a gap of about $30 per visit… on a pension this is another cost-of-living failure by the government. Why doesn’t the government arrange Medicare to pay […]
TOMAREE High School’s leading crop of athletes are set to make an impact at this week’s Hunter CHS Regional Athletics Championships at the Hunter Sports Centre at Glendale. Heading a talented field is rising 14-year-old sprint hurdler Anna Taylor-Anderson – one of several outstanding prospects from the Port Stephens Athletics Club. The versatile State representative […]
Nelson Bay Gropers’ inspirational number eight Adam Edwards in the thick of the action during a win over Muswellbrook Heelers earlier this season.
LIKE a good wine, Nelson Bay Gropers rugby workhorse Adam Edwards gets better with age. The 37-year-old veteran Kiwi lock is in vintage form in the Hunter Suburban Men’s Rugby competition and is a vital cog in the club’s Presidents Cup first grade finals charge. Relishing his role as team leader, the evergreen Edwards has […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE in response to Kenneth Higgs’ recent letter regarding the suspension of the Port Stephens Council’s Emissions Reduction policy. Mr Higgs is entitled to his opinion, but his version of events deserves scrutiny. To claim that councillors who voted to suspend the policy acted on behalf of “polluting fossil […]
Jason Stokes played a key role in Raymond Terrace Bowling Club capturing four State titles and being named NSW Lawn Bowls Club of the Year in 2023.
JASON Stokes is a name synonymous with lawn bowls in the Port Stephens region. Since taking over the reins as Chief Executive Officer of Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, the tireless administrator has built the organisation into a sporting powerhouse. With Stokes at the helm, the club was crowned the NSW Lawn Bowls Club of the […]
