portstephens NOTA, Author at Port Stephens News Of The Area

Development surge coming to Raymond Terrace

PORT Stephens Council says Raymond Terrace is experiencing a “wave of development growth”, with a sharp rise in applications and renewed interest from investors. In the past financial year, Port Stephens Council has approved 77 new residential homes in Raymond Terrace. A further 27 units are currently under assessment. Mayor Leah Anderson said the current […]

Community

Celtic festival supports children’s hospital

Port Stephens Celtic Association and Rotary Club members present the cheque for the Starlight Room. REPRESENTATIVES from the Port Stephens Celtic Association and the Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace presented a cheque for $2,000 to the Starlight Room at John Hunter Children’s Hospital on Thursday, 19 June. The funds were raised during the 2024 Clans […]

Health

Talk2MeBro community catch-ups support ‘smoother sailing strategies’

Facilitators Chris Rapaport and Ben Grover opening the community catch-up event at Little Beach. Conch player Donna May calling in a sense of unity and connection. Anna Bay attendee Dylan Brown in the ice bath. THE air was crisp but the rising sun took the edge off the fresh Port Stephens dawn as Talk2MeBro held […]

Community, Government

Council backs drainage review across Port Stephens

DRAINAGE across Medowie will be evaluated following unanimous support for a motion put forward at last week’s council meeting. Port Stephens councillors Chris Doohan and Ben Niland, and Port Stephens Deputy Mayor Jason Wells, said that poor drainage was particularly impacting residents in Medowie, Salt Ash, and in the Hinterland. “We need to get community […]

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Advertising Feature: Proposed Saturday kids league at Raymond Terrace Strikezone

Newcastle’s Former World Tenpin Champion, Amanda Bradley, is now a multi-award winning baby photographer. The league will first and foremost be focused on fun. RAYMOND Terrace Strikezone Tenpin Bowl wants to gauge the interest of juniors in a Saturday league which, if the numbers warrant, will start after the football season. Parents should lodge their […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Spoilt for choice at The Lolly Bug

The Lolly Bug stocks confectionery from around the world. Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal Bay. THE Lolly Bug is a family owned business carrying over 1500 varieties of goodies! “We offer lollies, chocolates, gourmet foods and so much more,” The Lolly Bug team said. “Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe – Delicious and local for decades

Delicious cakes, breads, pies, sausage rolls, pasties and more are on offer at Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe. Delicious cakes, breads, pies, sausage rolls, pasties and more are on offer at Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe. SINCE 1989, Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe has served up delicious offerings to customers from throughout the Port Stephens region. “A scrumptious […]

Sport

International honours for Nelson Bay golfing prodigy Lachlan Pearson

SALAMANDER Bay golf sensation Lachlan Pearson is the proud recipient of an international silver medal after top class performances at the 10th annual Macau Golf Masters championships in the south coast region of China. The 16-year-old prodigy, who was diagnosed with autism at an early age, covered himself in glory after being pipped for gold […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Hop aboard a camel this school holidays with Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: The challenge of social licence

DEAR News Of The Area, LAST Monday night, I attended an industry seminar down in Martin Place in Sydney with the Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) and electrical industry professionals. I’m a member of the AIE Newcastle branch and this seminar was called “The Challenge of Social Licence in the Energy Transition” which was basically […]