THE Sail Port Stephens Street Party was a seafaring success despite inclement weather conditions and a smaller gathering of people than last year. An ocean of bobbling blue balloons, a rainbow of twirling umbrellas, a throng of summery yellow hats, numerous crews of identically decked out sailors, and plumes of charcoal

ON Remembrance Day 2025, the memorial cenotaph in Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As a result of concerted efforts by Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch members, six additional names of entitled veterans, some of whom are still serving, will be unveiled as part of commemorative events

SOARING to record-breaking heights is Raymond Terrace Athletics Club’s nine-year-old high jump sensation Winter Robson. The boom rookie was the athlete everyone was talking about after clinching gold at the recent Hart Sport Little Athletics State Championships in Sydney. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

PORT Stephens Council is leading an initiative to replenish a recently vandalised section of the Bridle Path in Nelson Bay. “We’ve taken this very seriously and are aiming to put a stop to these devastating acts of vandalism to public trees,” said Mayor Leah Anderson. Advertise with News of The Area today.

TOMAREE High School proudly announced Scarlett Lack as the Dux of 2024 at a special recognition assembly last week. Scarlett earned an ATAR of 95.35, achieving a Band 6 in Engineering and Maths Extension 1, a High Band 5 in English and PDHPE, and a Band E3 in Maths Extension

A PROPOSAL for a 56-dwelling apartment block on Donald and Church streets, Nelson Bay has been declared a State Significant Development (SSD). The development at 5-7 Church St and 42 Donald St is being overseen by the Fortezza Group, with assistance from Ryan Planning and Development. Advertise with News of

IN celebration of the NSW Seniors Festival, Boat Harbour Recreation Club held a free morning tea and introduction to pickleball event on Wednesday 12 March. It was an opportunity to celebrate and encourage older, local community members to try the sport. According to the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA), the sport’s popularity is

THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens are reopening after suffering significant damage during storms on 15 January. Hundreds of trees were knocked down throughout the 125 hectare site and the Gardens have been closed to the public since then. “It was truly heartbreaking,” said Ken Page, chairperson of the Heatherbrae-based gardens. Advertise

TWO canines – Daisy and Henry – are aiding Port Stephens Council crews to detect the invasive weed known as Chinese Violet. Council’s Natural Systems Coordinator Kate Drinan said the initiative will help map and manage the spread of the weed in key areas across Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The