Henry Thompson. Henry’s second wife, Mary Anne (Polly) Diemar THE first of the Thompson family to arrive in Port Stephens was Henry, an interesting man shrouded in some degree of mystery. It is recorded that Henry was born onboard a ship off Norway in the North Sea in 1839. Other records show that he was […]
BOAT Harbour’s Sarah Chippindale, a beloved member of the Port Stephens community, podcast co-host of the popular The Chronically Unbalanced, and marriage celebrant, is the inspiration behind an ambitious fundraising effort for MS Australia. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) as a teenager, Sarah has lived bravely with the condition for 16 years. However, a recent […]
Local artists have used the theme “Floral Fantasia” to create an exciting array of works for a new exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Flowers and gardens bring delight to the exhibition, from a single elegant bloom, to a profusion of colour, shape and perfume. The featured artist for this exhibition is Marianne […]
A NEW guide has been released which aims to strengthen NSW Government consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities across the state. The “Regional Communities Consultation Guide” outlines the Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote communities, including Aboriginal communities. The release of the guide follows the introduction of the Regional Communities […]
PORT Stephens Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the community to join its newly established Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group (DIAAG). The group aims to ensure Council decision-making is informed by diverse perspectives on disability. This initiative is a critical step in successfully delivering Council’s Community Wellbeing Strategy and Disability Inclusion […]
Volunteers from TBCSG joined forces with Lifeline in Magnus Street, Nelson Bay.
Volunteers from TBCSG joined forces with Lifeline in Magnus Street, Nelson Bay. Christine Walton, volunteer with TBCSG and Lifeline, with Danielle Robinson. The specially dressed Lifeline shop window for Volunteer Week. NATIONAL Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 19-25 May 2025. This special event highlights the […]
Marine Rescue NSW vessel Lemon Tree 30 spent almost seven hours on water during the mission. Photos: supplied.
Marine Rescue NSW vessel Lemon Tree 30 spent almost seven hours on water during the mission. Photos: supplied. Marine Rescue NSW vessel Lemon Tree 30 tracking down the Myall River at sunset. Volunteers from Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage towed the disabled vessel to Mungo Brush Boat Ramp. A VOLUNTEER crew from Marine Rescue Lemon […]
NELSON Bay resident Lillian Monin celebrates her 100th birthday on 14 May. Having lived in The Bay for 19 years, she has witnessed exponential change, most notably the increased traffic, people and buildings. News Of The Area asked Lillian what her most cherished memories are of this past century. “Getting married, having children and walking […]
Newcastle Permanent branch employees with Peter Sleap and Kirrah McClelland.
NEWCASTLE Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) has granted Sleapy’s Foundation $92,000 towards the development of a clinically-equipped outdoor courtyard at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of the John Hunter Hospital. The outdoor courtyard is designed to mimic a tranquil and natural, non-hospital environment, and estimated to offer respite to around 750 young patients and their […]
Susan Kay (left) and Joanne Teterin were found beaten to death in May 2000. Photo: AAP/NSW Police.
FOR 25 years, the families of Susan Kay and Joanne Teterin have been left without answers over the brutal slaying of their loved ones. NSW Police are pouring more resources into potential forensic clues and new lines of inquiry to find out who killed the pair in a suburban home. Officers forced their way into […]
