YEAR 6 students at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) became published authors at the end of last term, a fitting end to the Class of 2024’s primary education journey. “Throughout 2024, students have been working under the guidance of our teacher-librarian Miss Cooper and, more recently as well, with the

CAROLLERS celebrated Christmas early on South Pindimar beach on Saturday 21 December, with a special visitor dropping in. Despite a strong, persistent, south-easterly wind, residents and their families from all over Pindimar and Bundabah congregated on the northern shore of Port Stephens Bay to sing. Advertise with News of The Area today.

PASSION for a heartfelt hobby is so good it has to be shared, as woodworker Ian Nylander has done. Perhaps known around town as the voice of a Myall Coast Radio show featuring classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s, Ian has moved on to focus on his hobby of woodworking,

SANTA Claus will be making his traditional Christmas Eve circuit of the Myall Coast, courtesy of the volunteers of the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Brigade (PTGRFS). He will be escorted around the villages of Pindimar, Bundabah, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, fresh from his recent appearance at the Lions Christmas

A SUNNY Summer’s day at Hawks Nest Beach became shrouded in a “sea fog tsunami” on Sunday, 8 December. A meteorological phenomenon, known simply as “sea fog”, occurred along the coastline, affecting water visibility across the beaches and within Port Stephens, and prompting very curious questions from those who saw

PUBLIC safety has been enhanced by the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Anchorage/Boulevarde carpark along Jimmys Beach, Winda Woppa. The AED represents the leading community project funded by the proceeds of the 2024 Police & Community Charity (P&CC) Golf Day, held on Good Friday. Advertise

ORGANISERS of the Bulahdelah Show are celebrating what they consider one of their best events in history. Held at the Bulahdelah Showground from November 15-16, the Show featured fairy floss, fireworks, dog shows, demolition derby and everything in-between. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

VETERANS and civilians alike gathered at Anzac Park, Tea Gardens to commemorate Remembrance Day on Monday, 11 November, marking the 106th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War One. “106 years ago the guns fell silent, and red poppies soon bloomed upon former battlefields,” began Terry Munright, Secretary

SPRING has been busy for the SES Stroud Unit, with a series of emergencies, as well as some fun community engagement events. The unit’s interim rescue vehicle was replaced in September with a purpose built and equipped Medium Rescue Vehicle. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

VETERANS and civilians alike will unite for Remembrance Day on Monday 11 November, to honour the sacrifices made in all conflicts. In advance, infantry veteran Col David Mead (retd) shared some of his experiences during and following the Vietnam War. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's