THE Rotary Club of Medowie-Williamtown has recognised three members who have been instrumental in the organisation and running of the very popular Medowie Christmas Carnivals each December. “These volunteers - Katrina Becker, Megan Spiller and John Tunbridge - have worked alongside members of the Rotary Club to ensure the success

THE Rotary Club of Salamander Bay recognised some of the area’s most proactive volunteers at its Pride In Workmanship Awards held during National Volunteers week. The Pride of Workmanship awards acknowledge an employee or community member who displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment. Advertise with News

WORKS to improve access and safety at the popular Pipeline Dive Site in Nelson Bay are set to begin this week, following a significant landslip that occurred during the March 2021 natural disaster. Director of Facilities and Infrastructure Greg Kable said the project marks the final stage of Port Stephens Council’s

THE Positive Behaviour for Learning Program award nominees this week are a well-deserving group of students who have shown positive attitudes within their school and wider communities. Craig Partridge, Principal, Seaham Public School told News Of The Area, “Seaham Public School is proud to be part of a great community of

THE Murrook Culture Centre at Williamtown has taken out a win in the ‘Aboriginal Heritage’ category of the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards. Held on 17 May 2024 the 30th annual awards saw a total of nineteen winning projects recognised for outstanding practice and excellence in conservation of Aboriginal, built,

SMART Parking meters became operational in Fingal Bay on Monday 13 May. This follows meters becoming operational in Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay, with a further project for meters to be installed at Birubi Beach, Anna Bay currently in the planning stage. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

A PACKED Nelson Bay Community Hall crowd was dazzled by a recent cultural performance delivered by the Philomel of Sydney Trio and vocal soloist Jennifer Kaye. The ‘Sea Pictures’ performance was held to support the Tomaree Cultural Development Group’s fundraising campaign for an arts and entertainment venue in Port

MARINE Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers have completed their second busiest boating season on record with 3,242 search and rescue missions, including 921 emergency responses between October 1, 2023 and ANZAC Day this year. This season’s figure was just shy of the record 3,251 missions completed during the 2022/23 boating season. Advertise with

ANY Australian family can attest the importance of making time for friends and family, working well with colleagues and getting along with the neighbours. When circumstances become difficult – as many throughout the nation find the present cost-of-living crisis – things are much more bearable when people can live together “with

THE Murrook Culture Centre at Williamtown has been shortlisted in two categories of the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards. A celebration of outstanding practice that recognises excellence in conservation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage, 2024 marks the 30th year of the annual awards. Advertise with News of The