BASED in Lemon Tree Passage, the Wangi Queen Showboat is a heritage attraction that entices both locals and visitors. Many people travel from afar to experience the vessel's charm. Its signature 2.5-hour lunch and sunset cruises provide a unique and memorable way to explore the exceptional beauty of Port Stephens'

INVESTIGATIONS are underway after a man drowned at Ladies Well on Sunday, 16 March. About 3.45pm that day, officers from Port Stephens/Hunter Police District were called to a swimming hole at Ladies Well at Upper Allyn – about 48km north west of Dungog – following reports of concern for the

THE Parliament of NSW is calling on communities across the state to help identify and support emerging Aboriginal leaders. As part of the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council celebrations set to take place from 17-20 June 2025, the three-day Young Aboriginal Leaders Program will bring together young leaders aged 18 to

MARINE Rescue Trial Bay volunteers involved in a lifesaving rescue of two men in August 2020 have been awarded Commissioner’s Citations. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said the rapid response by Watch Officer Jennifer Edser and the volunteer crew of Coxswain Peter Holyfield, Ronald Young, Robert Hose, and David Meani

MASTER swimmers Christine Sefton and Leon Bobako have won big at the Pan Pacific Masters Games, held on the Gold Coast from 1-10 November. Both Christine and Leon are breaststroke specialists, and had the honour of representing the Myall Masters Swimming Club at the Pan Pacific Masters Swimming Championships. Both

AN antique movie projector and unique stained glass windows are amongst the special items on sale at the Trash & Treasure Market on Saturday, 12 October at the Coffs Harbour Leagues Club on Stadium Drive. Doors open at 9.00am. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

PEOPLE power has prevailed with the City of Coffs Harbour Council backing down on immediate plans to demolish a wooden bridge on Old Coast Road at Korora. The demolition would have forced motorists at the southern end of Old Coast Road to travel more than five kilometres north along the narrow

THE Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club will showcase the incredible natural environment of Port Stephens during a two-day exhibition and open day on 19-20 October. The free event is open to all and will be staged in the Seascapes Room at the Soldiers Point Bowling Club. Advertise with News of The Area today.

A FATAL crash occurred at the busiest intersection in Tea Gardens on the first day of the spring school holidays. According to official police reports, emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of Myall Way and Myall Quays Boulevard just after 9am on Saturday, 28 September. Advertise

ELDERS Real Estate has expanded its rural offering with the addition of new offices in Dungog and Gloucester. The Gloucester office, originally known as Webbs Real Estate, is one of the largest rural and livestock agencies in the district and has 43-years’ experience working in the region. In Dungog, the Raine