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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 […]

Local News

Myall River VIEW Club celebrates 29 years and raises more than $1,300

Happy Tombola winners with their prizes at the club’s major fundraiser. Vice President Rhonda wears her high school hat alongside President Barbara in the name of fundraising. Lucy rocks the Beatles era at the fundraiser. Anne donned her 1920s-inspired attire for the Myall River VIEW Club’s vintage-themed birthday luncheon. Guest speaker at this year’s View […]

Local News

Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group want long-term guarantees

WHILE Port Stephens Council (PSC) has committed not to build on the wetlands buffer zone near the Salamander Bay Town Centre, the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group is concerned about the lack of long-term guarantees for the future of the area. During the Council meeting on 25 August 2026, PSC will discuss an updated footprint for […]

Business, Community, Local News, Regional

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 […]

Fishing, Local News

Stinker’s fight for survival – how it began and ended

BELOVED News Of The Area fishing writer John ‘Stinker’ Clarke faced every boatie’s worst nightmare and lived to tell the tale. How it began: “Dropping anchor around 2.30pm, I was excited at the prospect of great fishing. “The whales were jumping everywhere, breaching within 20 metres of my tinny, and a huge school of salmon […]

Local News

Tomaree Cultural Development Group’s fight for a performance centre in Port Stephens

FOR years, the Tomaree Cultural Development Group has been fighting for the establishment of a performance centre in Port Stephens, and its efforts have now been recognised by Port Stephens’ Council (PSC). “Port Stephens is a rare LGA that doesn’t actually have a performance arts centre at the moment,” said Cristopher Bowman, of the Tomaree […]

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Port Stephens Council business papers exhibition time pruned back a week

CONTROVERSY erupted at the latest Port Stephens Council (PSC) meeting during a discussion on how to handle the overturning of the new NSW Model Code of Meeting Practices. “What an absolute disgrace this process has been,” said Cr Nathan Errington noting that, in his view, Minister Ron Hoenig failed to listen to councils across NSW […]

Local News

Council agrees not to build on Mambo-Wanda Wetlands buffer zone

AFTER months of engagement, protests, and community workshops, Port Stephens Council (PSC) has agreed to revise the Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan, saying housing will not be built on the last remaining wetlands buffer zone. The decision, unanimously endorsed during the 23 June meeting, mandates that PSC will have to engage in further consultation […]