Community Archives - Port Stephens News Of The Area

2027 NSW Seniors Week Premier’s Gala Concerts group ticket register now open

THE 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Premier’s Gala Concerts group ticket register launched on Monday, 10 August. Community groups, residential aged care facilities, social groups, Aboriginal organisations, culturally and linguistically diverse organisations and disability organisations with 10 or more attendees are all eligible to secure a spot on the register until 5pm on Friday 11 September. […]

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How a new Port Stephens movement is seeking to protect children from harmful technology exposure

Barbara Everson and Kate Preston, founding directors of Port Stephens Unplugged. Photo by Port Stephens Unplugged. Kate Preston and Emma Stilinovic from Strive Hive Psychology will present the Technology and Mental Health talk at St Philips Christian College on 24 August. Photo by Port Stephens Unplugged. A NEW community movement in Port Stephens is seeking […]

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Community rallies behind CWA Flying Doctor fundraiser

WHEN the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) put out the call for help, the Nelson Bay Evening Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) answered with scones, jam, cream and community spirit. The branch’s recent Devonshire Tea fundraiser attracted a strong turnout, with visitors generously donating, buying raffle tickets and snapping up the loaded scones […]

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Citizen scientists photograph and catalogue fungi

The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens participated in the Great Aussie Fungi Hunt for the first time. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Professor Tim Roberts performing an introductory talk about fungi. Photo: Nico Lombardo. A stinkhorn, one of the many fungi growing in the area. Photo: Nico Lombardo. THE Great Aussie Fungi Hunt 2026 is on, and community […]

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Local Lions clubs back life-changing domestic violence project

FIVE Port Stephens Lions Clubs have joined forces to help create a brighter future for women, children and young people escaping domestic and family violence. The clubs recently donated $10,000 towards the region’s new Domestic Violence Core and Cluster development. The combined contribution from the Lions Clubs of Raymond Terrace, Tilligerry, Soldiers Point, Medowie and […]

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Black pelican highlights lasting impact of oil spill

The oiled pelican was photographed at Woodville, around 140km north of the chemical spill in the Alexandria Canal. Connor’s keen eye and honed lens spotted and clearly captured the oiled pelican on film. Photos: Connor Nash. A STRIKING photograph of an almost completely black Australian pelican has become a powerful reminder that environmental disasters can […]

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Maverick milliner Metta makes her own rules

Metta Henderson in front of her creations, featured in the Botanical and Printmakers exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Metta had to learn how to properly utilise many plants, such as this gymea, for weaving. Photo: Nico Lombardo. LOCAL artist Metta Henderson, featured in the latest Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition, has been a milliner for […]

Community, Government, Local News

Medowie’s Ferodale Road and Peppertree Road intersection to receive $1.5 million upgrade

MEDOWIE residents can expect changes to one of the suburb’s busiest intersections after funding was announced for upgrades to Ferodale Road and Peppertree Road. The announcement was made on Friday by Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, after Port Stephens Council secured $1million through the NSW State Government’s Faster Assessment Incentive Program to help fund […]

Community, Local News, School

Tomaree High School students selected for National Art School HSC Intensive Studio Practice Program

TWO Year 11 Tomaree High School students have been recognised for their artistic talents after being selected to attend the National Art School’s High School Certificate (HSC) Intensive Studio Practice Program in Sydney during the July school holidays. Lucy Brown and Eli Kennedy spent a week working alongside talented young artists from across New South […]

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New editor for News Of The Area newspaper group

Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckle, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor of News Of The Area, the family-owned independent local […]