THE Christmas spirit was on display at the Salamander Shopping Centre for the launch of Kmart’s 37th annual Wishing Tree Appeal. Together with founding partner The Salvation Army, the store is once again calling on the community’s support to help families in need. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

STAFF from Tomaree Community Hospital gathered at Nelson Bay Marina last Thursday, to raise awareness of their fight for fair pay and working conditions. It was the result of negotiations with the NSW Government again failing to result in a satisfactory pay offer. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

PORT Stephens Council will receive $12,672.00 for conservation works to the Knitting Circle Memorial at East Seaham. The Knitting Circle Memorial features a ten metre-high flagpole accompanied by a low wall displaying a marble plaque dedicated to “the boys who enlisted from Seaham” in World War One. Advertise with News of

THE Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace will play a key role in two major events later this month. Rotary, in partnership with the Hunter Port Stephens Police District, will host a domestic violence awareness event on Friday, 29 November 29. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

THERE is a well known expression about “boys and their toys.” But members of Cars and Coffee in the Bay are determined to do everything they can to ensure that everyone has toys this Christmas. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

A NEW heritage trail has launched in Tanilba Bay, inviting both residents and visitors to explore the area's rich history. The Heritage and History Trail of Tanilba Bay, developed by the Port Stephens Family History Society, takes a modern, interactive approach to engaging visitors with the area's rich history. Advertise with News

THE Prime Minister and NSW Premier visited the Hunter last week to spruik the establishment of a Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus. The State and Federal Governments are jointly investing more than $60 million over five years to establish the facility.

FORTY-FIVE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens headed off on their annual ‘Cara Camper Getaway’ trip last month, enjoying several days at Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks. Situated on the banks of the mighty Macleay River, this was the second time the local Probus group had visited the

ON Sunday, 27 October a group of senior dancers from Port Stephens took Newcastle by storm. Aged 67-84, the nine dancers represented Complete Performing Arts and Classical Coaching (Complete PACC) in Taylors Beach on stage at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in the Cheercon Nfinity Champions League. Advertise with News of The

TOMAREE High School’s (THS) annual careers showcase will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, and the community is invited to participate. “The school conducts an annual careers expo but this year is different in that we are inviting the public – the entire Port Stephens community – to