VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Newcastle safely returned two people to shore after their 13.5 metre yacht lost steering 18 nautical miles (33km) off Newcastle. Radio operators at Marine Rescue Sydney State Communications Centre answered the call for assistance just before 7pm on Thursday 20 February. Advertise with News of The Area today.

DURING their recent annual general meeting (AGM), Nelson Bay Torchbearers for Legacy elected Christine Riley as their new President for 2025. She is supported by Vice President Judy Chapman, Secretary and Markets Manager Jeanette Murray, Assistant Secretary Shirley Harvey, Treasurer Denise Diemar and Assistant Treasurer and Marketing Brigita Falconer. Advertise

PORT Stephens Council will request that Transport for NSW conduct a review into the use of jet skis and their potential impact on public safety. The motion, initiated by Mayoral Leah Anderson, was put to Council in response to an apparent rise in concern from Port Stephens residents about the impact

MORE than 2200 Port Stephens ladies are connecting via an online social group that spills over into real life coastal walks, inter-suburb outings and local coffees, lunches and dinners. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email

OESOPHAGEAL cancer is the fastest growing cancer in Australia, with rates expected to double over the next ten years. Unfortunately, when Samantha Hoggard’s Dad was diagnosed, there was very little information available about oesophageal cancer, no support groups in NSW and little funding for research. Advertise with News of The Area today.

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

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 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.

SEVEN homes at the former Stockton Centre have been upgraded to transitional housing which will provide short-term accommodation for around 25 people each night. The site was previously used as a residential centre for people with disability. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

PORT Stephens will be an even greater hive of sporting activity after $2,946,743 was awarded to the Tomaree Regional Community Hub. Its application for funds to provide a new community infrastructure project was successful under the Growing Regions Program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your