THE Bourke Street pump station will be upgraded through funding delivered by the Federal Government and Port Stephens Council, aiming to improve flood resilience in Raymond Terrace. Large rainfall events in recent years have resulted in flooding which impacts local businesses, residential properties and critical infrastructure. The capacity of the Bourke Street flood pump station, […]
The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I REFER to the recent letter from Charles Hemming, in which he links the increasing amount of renewable energy in the grid to what he terms as the likely demise of the Tomago Aluminium Smelter. This assertion is not true. All of the smelter’s electrical power is currently supplied by […]
THE Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) reported another productive year at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 19 November. Committee member Kevin McGuinness told NOTA the TMA had been busy in 2025. “Although still awaiting a permanent museum site – possibly at Tomaree Lodge – the Association held exhibitions at the Nelson Bay Visitor Information […]
Stockton and Northern District Seagulls captured the Royce McCormack Cup second grade limited overs championship trophy.
SALAMANDER Bay cricketer Ed Williams has reason to smile after a bumper fortnight in the Newcastle District Cricket competition. The talented 20-year-old Stockton and Northern Districts all rounder is celebrating a trophy success with the club’s second grade line-up and a blazing half century to maintain the Seagulls’ winning ways. Williams played a role in […]
PORT Stephens Athletics Centre has unearthed a real find in talented eight-year-old rookie Dre Elias. The budding sprinter was one of two Port Stephens club juniors to smash records at the recent Port Hunter Zone Athletics Championships staged at Mallabula Sports Complex. Competing at his first Zone championships, the dashing Elias claimed a gold trifecta […]
The workshops form part of a broader project, which supports the recovery and resilience of the Hunter Estuary Wetlands and Myall Lakes Ramsar sites.
THE NSW Government’s Local Land Services recently teamed up with BirdLife Australia and the Hunter Bird Observers Club to deliver a series of shorebird workshops aimed at inspiring greater understanding and protection of these remarkable migratory species. The ‘Securing the Sanctuaries of Ramsar and Priority Wetlands for Migratory and Marine Species’ project is funded by […]
Salamander Bay Rotary and Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team members: Jason, Dave, Keith, Helen, Clare and Pete.
Salamander Bay Rotary and Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team members: Jason, Dave, Keith, Helen, Clare and Pete. Tomaree High School teacher Rose Potter with students Ashley and Isla. Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre volunteer Helen Dykes and manager Clare Saunders. PHOTO 4: Michael Ryan from Harvey Norman makes a donation. Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre volunteer Lynne and manager Clare […]
The disabled vessel. The Port Stephens crew performed well in variable conditions. The skipper was able to extinguish the fire. THE skipper of a 12-15 metre monohull sailing yacht called for emergency assistance from Marine Rescue Port Stephens after a fire broke out on board. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said the emergency call […]
