COST-OF-LIVING pressures and the impact on access to basic needs like health services is one of the key issues emerging from the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW Annual Women’s Survey. The survey is now in its second year and is currently open to all women in communities across the state. “Last year’s survey really […]
Interactive dinosaur, dolphin and whale anatomy and skeletons are littered around the creative space at the Visitor Information Centre.
PORT Stephens is alive with exciting activities guaranteed to keep the kids smiling through to the end of the school holidays on 16 October. News Of The Area has put together a list for locals and visitors: – The Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre is running the Whale and Dolphin Exhibition until Thursday 16 October. […]
This is the second year Council has supported the Garage Sale Trail movement.
RESIDENTS are encouraged to cash in on clutter as the Garage Sale Trail hits Port Stephens over two weekends this November. Port Stephens residents can participate in the second-hand treasure hunt by holding their own garage sale or joining a market on one day or across both weekends, November 8-9 and 15-16. Mayor Leah Anderson […]
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, 2024 Citizen of the Year Judy Washington, and Mayor Leah Anderson.
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Port Stephens Annual Awards. The Awards are presented on Australia Day each year and provide an opportunity for Council to formally recognise the amazing efforts of groups and individuals in our community. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said these awards are about celebrating those who go a little […]
Nelson Bay High School class 10C in 1978.
I WONDER how many of the thousands who attended Nelson Bay High School realise that 2025 is a very significant year in the history of the old school. This year Nelson Bay High would be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Up until 1974 a Central School serviced the growing community. Any student wishing to further their […]
Spirited partygoers enjoying the tea, treats and tunes at the Springtime High Tea.
Spirited partygoers enjoying the tea, treats and tunes at the Springtime High Tea. One of the high tea towers adorned with homemade cakes, pastries and meringues. The Bay Spring Ensemble playing ‘Canon in D’. THE Uniting Church in Salamander Bay was abloom with colour, conversation and classical charm last Saturday afternoon as more than 80 […]
Week 10 PBL winners.
THE Term 3 Week 10 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 10 winners: Irrawang PS: Chelsea has been nominated for her outstanding performance at the Regional Athletics Carnival. Chelsea represented Irrawang with pride and demonstrated good sportsmanship by encouraging teammates and competitors. Chelsea’s positive attitude and commitment to excellence […]
The KPS kids are shown how to handle the seedlings before they plant them into the slope. All photos: supplied, Karuah Landcare Group.
The KPS kids are shown how to handle the seedlings before they plant them into the slope. All photos: supplied, Karuah Landcare Group. The slope at the end of the day, all replanted and ready to grow again. Lily was involved in the planting. Myles planted some regenerative flora. Zayne with trophies from the many […]
PORT Stephens author and Women’s Healing Sanctuary co-founder Sharalyn Drayton, has released her personal memoir “Finding Tomorrow”. The book explores Drayton’s journey through grief and healing following personal loss. She described the writing process as both painful and transformative. “Writing Finding Tomorrow was an act of survival as much as creativity,” she said. “Each word […]
WHEN Kim Franks saw a Facebook post during the height of COVID-19 asking for knitted donations for newborns in hospital, she didn’t hesitate. With spare wool on hand and a desire to help, she picked up her needles to cast off and hasn’t stopped using those magic wands to conjure warmth, cosiness and kindness from […]
