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Lyne and Paterson vote in 2025 Federal Election

DEMOCRACY was exercised yet again across the country last week, with voters of the Federal electorates of Lyne and Paterson heading to the polls to have their say on the nation’s future leadership. Candidates’ volunteer armies mobilised at polling places across the electorates, wearing distinctive campaign t-shirts and brandishing ‘How-to-Vote’ cards. Polling places around the […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Dutton’s legacy

DEAR News Of The Area, PETER Dutton blames “Hate Media” such as the ABC and The Guardian for contributing to his defeat in the election. The fact is that most media in Australia favours the conservative side of politics. The Murdoch-owned The Australian, Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun consistently favour the Coalition. Dutton generously shared […]

Sport

Fingal Bay’s Tony Mayers earns bronze at Victoria Open Senior Pickleball championships

FINGAL Bay pickleball master Tony Mayers has enhanced his playing reputation in the popular sport. The sole Port Stephens representative at the recent Victoria Open Pickleball Championships in Somerville and Frankston teamed up with Ian Kirkham from Burwood East to claim a bronze medal in the 60yrs plus Men’s Doubles with a skill level of […]

Sport

Cardiff Hawks roll Port Stephens Power in pulsating men’s AFL showdown

THEY didn’t come away with valuable competition points but Port Stephens Power’s fledgling AFL senior men’s team can take a bow after figuring in a third round thriller against Cardiff Hawks thirds in Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Plate action at Pasterfield Sports Complex. Cardiff edged out the Power 11.9 (75) to 11.6 (72) in […]

Sport

Nelson Bay and Port Stephens netball associations launch 2025 season

ASPIRING netballers from the Port Stephens region returned to competitive action last weekend with an extra spring in their step. Both Nelson Bay and Port Stephens netball associations launched the 2025 season campaigns with healthy numbers in all ranks. Undeterred by a period of inclement weather, it was all systems go with pin point shooting, […]

Sport

Cooks Hill edge out Nelson Bay Gropers in suburban rugby thriller

IT was a case of déjà vu for Nelson Bay Rugby Club when they locked horns with Cooks Hill Brown Snakes in Hunter Suburban Men’s Rugby action at Empire Park at Bar Beach. Lining up for their first match of the season following an opening round bye, the Gropers suffered a heart-breaking 18-15 loss to […]

Sport

Golden girl Audrey Russell crowned national race walking champion

RAYMOND Terrace pocket rocket athlete Audrey Russell is the number one ranked race walker for her age in Australia. The 12-year-old prodigy earned the tag when she clinched gold in the Girls Under 13yrs 1500m Race Walk at the recent Little Athletics National Championships in Adelaide. All conquering Audrey was crowned national champion after producing […]

Government

Alison Penfold succeeds Dr David Gillespie as Lyne MP

THE National Party’s Alison Penfold will be the next Federal Member for Lyne, succeeding the long-serving Dr David Gillespie. As of Monday morning, Ms Penfold held 60.55 percent of the Two candidate preferred count over Labor’s Digby Wilson (39.45 percent) after Saturday’s federal election. Ms Penfold took 37.20 percent of first preference votes, with Mr […]

Local News

Virtual Reality training puts Port Stephens carers in the shoes of dementia patients

DEMENTIA Australia has visited Harbourside Port Stephens to provide care staff with simulation training using virtual reality (VR). By using this cutting-edge technology along with traditional interactive methods, staff gained deep insights and practical knowledge in a balanced and dynamic learning environment. The first immersive workshop, “Enabling EDIE”, allowed participants to see the world through […]

Community

Tomaree Peninsula students can now apply for tertiary scholarships

APPLICATIONS are now open for the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay’s Centenary Scholarship, which assists tertiary students from the Tomaree Peninsula. This scholarship provides financial support to students commencing or completing existing studies. “This could include certificate, diploma or degree courses including postgraduate study or any additional courses which will enhance their qualifications in their […]