SALAMANDER Bay resident Lorraine Hanlon celebrated her 100th birthday on 9 November with friends and family. The incredible milestone reflects a life filled with love, joy and remarkable resilience. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email

CHRISTMAS is that special time of the year when a little kindness goes a long way. There are many people in our community facing hardship and the very thought of having a gift under the tree for their children can often be beyond the budget. Advertise with News of The Area

A COLLABORATIVE emergency planning workshop will take place at Salt Ash on 9 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au The free workshop will involve various representatives from NSW Government agencies such as

NARROMINE High School (NHS), a remote school of 240 students, recently embarked on a three-day adventure to the coast, hosted by Tomaree High School (THS). After a long seven-hour bus ride, the students arrived at Shoal Bay Holiday Park, where they unpacked their swags from the large trailer typically used for

HANDMADE Christmas crafts and gifts are currently on show at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. From front door wreaths to the fairy on top of the tree, visitors will find a wide variety of decorations for homes. Talented local patchworkers have stitched their magic with everything from seasonal tea towels,

ALMOST 200 people have been arrested for pausing activity at the world's biggest coal port as part of a climate protest. Protesters formed a "blockade" in the Port of Newcastle on Sunday in the third day of unrest, calling on the federal government to rule out new coal and gas mines

COHO Property has submitted a development application for an ambitious project in the Nelson Bay CBD. The Port Stephens-based developer’s proposal is to construct a ten-storey, 50-unit apartment building at the corner of Stockton and Tomaree streets. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

THE much-anticipated Medowie Christmas Carnival returns on Saturday 7 December, bringing the community together for a magical holiday celebration. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au Organisers Rotary Medowie-Williamtown are looking forward to

FIRST opening its doors in 1953, the Masonic Lodge Tomaree is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Over the past seven decades, the Lodge has been a cornerstone of support and camaraderie for men from all walks of life, especially in the years following World War II. Advertise with News of The Area

AN impressive turnout of locals ranging from young pupils from St Philips School in Salamander Bay to some of the oldest veterans in NSW, paid their respects to Australia’s fallen during Nelson Bay’s Remembrance Day service. The anniversary has long been significant for Australian veterans, their families and descendants. Advertise with News