TRADITIONAL Australia Day activities will take place at Fly Point, Nelson Bay from 9am to 3:45pm on Friday 26 January. The celebrations will include the annual citizenship ceremony, a RAAF fly past, live music, market stalls and more. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed the final bypass track on the new 27-kilometre Tomaree Coastal Walk. The $6.7 million project funded by the NSW Government opened in September, while work on the extra track was underway to bypass Fingal Spit, reducing temptation to walk across

JET skis have long been a feature of summer holidays in Port Stephens, however the behaviour of some riders has prompted calls for greater controls on usage of the vessels. One jet ski user reportedly rode into a flock of black swans last week, resulting in the death of at

HUNTER Water is completing upgrades to the Seaham Weir to improve safety, enable effective water flow management, and improve fish passage. Located on the lower Williams River, the weir is an essential component of the Grahamstown Dam scheme, which provides 40 percent of the drinking water used by Hunter Water customers. Advertise

SOME people say that the greatest health concern for people as they age is retirement. If that is true then those people may want to consider becoming involved with the Rathmines Catalina Association, whose ongoing work is not likely to come to an end anytime soon. Advertise with News of The

PORT Stephens Water Police recently attended six local primary schools to provide water safety presentations. Presentations were given with Transport for NSW and Australian Surf Lifesaving NSW representatives to Kinder-Year Two pupils at St Philip's Christian College, St Michael's Primary School, and Tomaree, Shoal Bay, Soldiers Point and Anna Bay

THE NSW State Government is investing $73 million in Marine Rescue NSW over the next four years, following the volunteer water rescue service having its busiest year on record. The major funding was announced at Stockton last Friday, where a new $3 million Marine Rescue NSW base was officially opened by

THE shared pathways around Seaham are officially connected with the installation of new informative signs that bring vibrancy to the area, enhance engagement with the environment, and encourage new visitors to the suburb. The project was possible thanks to a Port Stephens Council Vibrant Spaces grant awarded to local community member

THE Tomaree Ladies Probus Club, a group offering social opportunities for women aged over 55, recently celebrated its 30th Christmas Champagne Lunch. 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 Julie McAllister of the