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Photo Album: Medowie Dawn Service

Bridgett Sainsbury and Eleanor Green from Irrawang High School at the Medowie Dawn Service. Photo: Amanda Green. The Catafalque Party at the Medowie Dawn Service. Photo: Amanda Green. Declan Felsch was a member of the Catafalque Party. Photo: Amanda Green. Luke Turner stands in solemn reflection as a member of the Catafalque Party. Photo: Amanda […]

Regional

Photo Album: Anzac Day in Raymond Terrace

Irrawang High School captain Daniel Cobby and vice captain Jack Skaines. Photo: Amanda Green. Grahamstown Public School students in quiet contemplation. Photo: Amanda Green. The Salvation Army Hope Community Choir in full voice. Photo: Amanda Green. The community lined the streets for the procession. Photo: Amanda Green. The Irrawang High School Drum Corps. Photo: Amanda […]

Community

Raymond Terrace Lions Club’s Easter fundraiser a success

RAYMOND Terrace Lions Club continues to make an impact in the local community. The Club’s Easter fundraiser proved a huge success, fetching over $5500 to assist with community projects. These include the placing of a shade cover over the children’s play equipment at Riverside Park. Raymond Terrace Lions Membership Chair Annette Clark, thanked the local […]

Politics

Paterson hopefuls give final pitches to NOTA readers

AUSTRALIANS head to the polls on Saturday to determine the political direction of the region and nation. A spirited election campaign is coming to an end locally, where 10 hopefuls have entered the race to become the Paterson electorate’s next Federal representative. With days to go until voting closes, News Of The Area offered each […]

Regional

Newcastle Airport expansion to boost Sail Port Stephens regatta

STATE Government, Council and sailing enthusiasts are predicting the expansion of Newcastle Airport will further propel the Sail Port Stephens regatta in future years. The Sail Port Stephens Performance Series took place from 25-27 April, with thousands of spectators flocking to catch the regatta in action. The Sail Port Stephens Bay Series follows from 2-4 […]

Regional

Community invited to join bush regeneration on One Mile Beach headland

THE Friends of Tomaree National Park group is continuing work to regenerate bush and improve the resilience of coastal forest on One Mile Beach headland. The community is invited to join the effort on Saturday morning, 10 May, when volunteers will tackle invasive Bitou Bush and undertake planting in bare areas. “[The] community have already […]

Police

Man charged following alleged hammer assault in Shoal Bay

A MAN has been charged following an alleged assault with a hammer at Shoal Bay on Anzac Day. About 6pm on Friday 25 April 2025, police were called to Shoal Bay Road following reports a man had been assaulted with a hammer. A 23-year-old man was treated at the scene for a head injury by […]

Police

Police legal action rates rise across most offences

THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]

National

NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing

THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]

Port Stephens

Stinker’s History: More than farmers on Marsh Road

LAST October I released my final local history book, “Marsh Road”. The book told of the endeavours of the dairy farming community which branched out to grow and sell vegetables of the highest quality. Not all residents along Marsh Road were dependent on the land however. The rich waters of Tilligerry Creek, which flow adjacent […]