SHOAL Bay’s formerly named Harbourside Haven hosted an array of Port Stephens VIPs at a rebranding event on Monday, 20 January. It followed a weekend during which care home staff worked overtime to ensure residents were safe in the aftermath of the storm that left thousands without power. Advertise with News

PORT Stephens Council is running an educational compliance campaign over the Australia Day long weekend from 25 to 27 January, targeting unattended items such as cabanas being used to reserve spots at popular beaches. Mayor Leah Anderson acknowledged the significant community feedback about cabanas being left on Port Stephens beaches for

NSW Maritime officers have hit the water to remind jetskiers of their responsibilities as part of “Operation Cool Your Jets”. This first education and safety blitz of 2025 saw officers conduct nearly 2000 vessel safety checks statewide, including around 600 jetskis. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

A MAN has been charged with animal cruelty offences alleged to have occurred in the Hunter region. On Tuesday 8 October 2024, 98 dead kangaroos were found on Commonwealth land, along with an ammunition box and two cartridges. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

NEWS Of The Area (NOTA) contributors recently met to reflect on some of their stories and experiences in 2024. First up is Fingal Bay’s fishing legend John “Stinker” Clarke, who wished his “enthusiastic” readers a cracker New Year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

TOMAREE High and Hunter River High are participating in a State Government program aimed at addressing a critical shortage of skilled welders. The local schools are among 73 statewide that have purchased a $35,000 Augmented Reality (AR) welding machine. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

VOLUNTEERS from an array of services and volunteer organisations gathered at Salt Ash Community Hall on Monday 9 December for an emergency planning workshop. The evening was aimed at assisting horse and large animal owners to plan and prepare for an emergency event such as a fire or flood. Advertise with News

THE Friends of Tomaree National Park were delighted when nearly 20 people - including many new participants - came together on Saturday 7 December to regenerate coastal forest on One Mile Headland. “Together we are making great progress," said Friends of Tomaree National Park coordinator Sue Olsson. Advertise with News

CONSTRUCTION of a new defence manufacturing facility has commenced within Newcastle Airport’s Astra Aerolab precinct. Defence Minister Pat Conroy and Paterson MP Meryl Swanson joined representatives from the airport and Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) for a sod turning ceremony on Friday, 6 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

PORT Stephens Council’s Coastal Management Program (CMP) has been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, providing a framework for the protection of coastal assets. Mayor Leah Anderson described the endorsement as a major milestone. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us