From the Mayor’s Desk: Recovering after an emergency Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 RECOVERING from a natural disaster, like the storm we experienced in January, is quite a journey and is still ongoing. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who went above and beyond to help our community during and after this challenging time. The storm earlier this month left 20,000
Stinker’s History: Women of the light – part 2 Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 OLIVE Tulk loved life on the Outer Light. “Very busy with many things to do”, Olive always found time to go for a swim in the crystal-clear water at the Grit Hole. When a young Olive Easton joined the Air Force in 1942 there was absolutely no thought of her spending
Stinker’s fishin’: Where have all the flounder gone? Myall Coast Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 WAY back in the mid-1970s I recall a fishing trip I had with Ted Crozier and his son Warren. We launched at Little Beach and motored out through the heads before turning left and heading north before cutting the motor midway between Hawks Nest Beach and Cabbage Tree Island. The
History of the ‘transformed’ hot cross buns appearing on Port Stephens shelves Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 THE humble hot cross bun has returned to grocery stores, piggybacking off tantalising Christmas treats and Aussie-themed baked goods. The traditional fruity and spiced buns originally represented health and prosperity. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email
Meet Port Stephens Councillor Peter Francis Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 THIS week’s Port Stephens Councillor profile is of Peter Francis.
Police target dangerous driving over Australia Day long weekend Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 NSW POLICE have urged the community to be safer and more considerate on the road after a significant number of dangerous driving incidents were detected across the state during the Australia Day long weekend. Operation Australia Day 2025 commenced on Friday (24 January 2025) and concluded 11.59pm on Monday (27 January). Advertise
Dance ‘n Dazzle celebrates 30 years Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 DANCE ‘n Dazzle Studio in Medowie is celebrating 30 years of dance education. Proudly family-owned, the studio has welcomed thousands of dancers through its doors over the decades. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email
Defib funding for Birubi Point SLSC Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 BIRUBI Point Surf Life Saving Club has shared in $500,000 funding from the NSW Government for new potentially life-saving defibrillators. The funding was awarded to 193 sport and recreation organisations under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which provides up to $3,000 for the purchase, installation, and training in
Colour and design the focus of Port Stephens Community Art Centre’s February exhibition Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 COLOUR and Design is the theme for the latest exhibition at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Visitors can expect vibrant works, interesting designs and plenty of variety in this display of artworks created by members of the centre. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
Airfield reconfiguration takes flight at Newcastle Airport Port Stephens Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 7, 2025 STAGE one of planned reconfiguration work is now underway ahead of Newcastle Airport’s international terminal opening in August. Newcastle Airport Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said the airfield reconfiguration was an important step in the airport’s attempt to become a “world-class international gateway”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
