FAMILIAR to many residents and regular visitors to the Tomaree Peninsula, Port Stephens Church of Christ holds a highly visible location along Nelson Bay Drive in Salt Ash. Since December of 2023 the congregation that gathers at the 55-year-old church has been working to revitalise their mission and ministry to the

NELSON Bay’s Artisan Collective is hosting a vibrant and exciting collection by local artist Trevor Weekes. For the entire month of March, Trevor’s artwork and books will be on display at the Nelson Bay Marina gallery. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

FERN Bay aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet is about to spiral through the skies once more as he puts a range of historic aircraft through their paces at Warbirds Over Scone. The event promises an extraordinary celebration of history, innovation and a spectacular showcase of flight over a two-day event at Scone

PORT Stephens is at the centre of a new trial to create a greener road network through the use of bio-bitumen. Transport for NSW recently laid the bio-bitumen asphalt, also known as ECO5, on a section of road at Raymond Terrace as part of the trial. Advertise with News of The Area

PORT Stephens residents Sally-Anne Marshall, Emma McMillan, Brodie Oxlade and Jacie Whitfield are the recipients of the 2024 International Women’s Day Scholarships. Port Stephens Council Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson thanked the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay, who not only hosted the formal presentation dinner but again sponsored a fourth scholarship this

AS youth violence surges and data reveals a troubling correlation between multiple school suspensions and incarcerations, it’s evident that young people facing suspensions represent some of the most marginalised young people in Australia. A pilot program launched by the Y NSW in February 2023 is offering young people with a

SCHOOL captains, prefects and student body representatives were invited to St Philip's Christian College on Friday 23 February to be recognised and encouraged in their roles at the annual School Leaders Morning Tea. This event, sponsored by the office of State MP Kate Washington, has been a mainstay for all the

THE annual Country Hope Pig Races at Anna Bay Tavern was yet again a wonderful success, raising $22,250 for Country Hope, an organisation providing family centred support programs to country children diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening illnesses. “The day was a great success and a special thanks to

PARKING of trailers, caravans and boats on public streets and in parks has long been a contentious issue in Port Stephens. Many believe that if you can afford a trailer, caravan or boat you should park it on your own property or pay to park it off road. Advertise with News