December 26, 2025
10 Nepean Way, Tanilba Bay is on the market with Tilligerry & Nelson Bay Real Estate
Property

10 Nepean Way, Tanilba Bay is on the market with Tilligerry & Nelson Bay Real Estate

10 Nepean Way, Tanilba Bay4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarPrice: $799,000 WELCOME to 10 Nepean Way, a stunning four-bedroom single-level home situated in Tanilba Bay’s newest estate. Perfectly positioned within walking distance to schools, shops, public transport, and the beautiful waterfront, this property offers exceptional convenience and lifestyle appeal. Inside, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, […]

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Letter to the Editor: We won’t be silenced on offshore wind
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: We won’t be silenced on offshore wind

DEAR News Of The Area, Labor’s political opportunism, environmental hypocrisy, and bullying continues. Justin Page’s letter (8 May 2025) is yet another example of Labor-funded political hypocrisy. A union and Labor operative now posing as a “local community advocate” at the Hunter Jobs Alliance, Page has the audacity to accuse everyday Australians of “opportunism” and […]

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Letter to the Editor: Provide us the full costings
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Provide us the full costings

DEAR News Of The Area, “It is time to move forward with a proper, fact-based assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of the Hunter offshore wind industry, ensuring the region can seize the opportunities of a clean energy future and it is time to put an end to the misinformation surrounding offshore wind.” Hear, […]

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International touch football honours for Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster Shoal Bay’s Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster of Anna Bay will make their international debuts for the Australian Emus at the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup at Redcliffe.
Sport

International touch football honours for Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster

DONNING the green and gold colours of Australia has been a lifetime goal for Port Stephens touch football wizards Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster. The dynamic duo will realise that dream when they make their international debuts for the Australian Emus at this week’s Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in Redcliffe, Queensland. Mercurial link Ali […]

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Nelson Bay rugby stalwart Sam Rocher chalks up 100th game Nelson Bay forward powerhouse Ryan Marshall breaks through the Medowie defence during the Gropers’ 69-0 triumph .
Sport

Nelson Bay rugby stalwart Sam Rocher chalks up 100th game

NELSON Bay Rugby iron man Sam Rocher celebrated a career milestone in style in the Hunter Suburban Men’s first grade rugby competition. In his 100th game, the industrious flanker turned in a masterclass performance to help the Gropers post an emphatic 69-0 victory over Medowie at Bill Strong Oval. A rampant Rocher led the way […]

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Pink Panthers create history as cheerleading and dance world champions Nelson Bay’s Maddi Dwyer celebrates her Cheerleading and Dance world championship triumph in Florida.
Sport

Pink Panthers create history as cheerleading and dance world champions

NELSON Bay schoolgirl Maddi Dwyer has mixed it with the best cheerleading dance athletes in the universe and earned the tag of world champion. The accomplished 15-year-old recently returned from the 2025 Cheerleading and Dance World Championships in the US with her triumphant Pink Panthers team mates from the Evolution of Dance All Stars club […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I AM someone who likes a firm handshake but some people in my social circle, and even at work seem to think it is acceptable to give me a hug or even a kiss. How do I make my position clear without causing offence? Alena P Dear Alena, There is nothing offensive about […]

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NRAR to step up water usage compliance check ups NRAR officers inspect a pump.
Regional

NRAR to step up water usage compliance check ups

THE Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) will step up water compliance checks along regulated sections of the Hunter River catchment during May to improve water law compliance. NRAR will visit properties across the Hunter region in the coming weeks to speak with water licence holders about their water take conditions. The visits follow a review […]

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