THE members of the new-look Port Stephens Council swore their Oaths to Office at the first meeting of the new term on 22 October. Newly elected Mayor Leah Anderson said councillors were ready to “hit the ground running and deliver on their priorities”. Advertise with News of The Area today.

SHOAL Bay Country Club was the venue for the launch of a new history book titled “Paradise Interrupted”, authored by local historian and archivist Judy Washington. In conjunction with the launch on Monday 14 October, a photographic exhibition titled “Unearthed Echoes” by local photographer Jen Newman, showcased the remnants of the

THE brightest young minds from across the Hunter came together last week as winners were announced for the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Challenging students to solve 35 questions without the use of calculators or rulers, the competition drew entries from over 300 schools spanning the Hunter, Central Coast,

THE ‘Shoaly Collective’ pitched its vision for Shoal Bay at the NSW’s Government 2024 Uptown Accelerator District Showcase in Sydney on 2 October. The Shoaly Collective includes Port Stephens Paddle Sports, Shoal Bay Newsagency, The Café, Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Ramada Resort Shoal Bay, and the Shoal Bay Country

TWO young Port Stephens actors have won roles in the Young People’s Theatre (YPT) Newcastle production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr, hitting the stage for shows in Hamilton until 2 November. Year 6 Wirreanda Public School student Xavier Vaughan plays a chef/jellyfish/seagull, while Year 7 Catherine McAuley Catholic School

THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club has raised $10,000 through its recent Biggest High Tea for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF), smashing previous records. The ALCCRF was officially established in 2009 with an aim to increase survival rates of childhood cancer, in particular brain cancer, by supporting cancer

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ‘Picnic for Nature’ will be hosted later this month in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Tomaree National Park. Scheduled for Sunday, 20 October at Iris Moore Lookout and Picnic Area in Anna Bay the celebration features a range of activities, workshops and stalls suitable for families and

PORT Stephens Council’s new animal refuge, located in Millers Forest, will open on Tuesday, 1 October. The three year refuge contract was awarded to Iza Bren Furbabys Pty Ltd - who will trade as Port Stephens Animal Refuge - after a competitive tender process. Advertise with News of The Area

THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group will be setting up a help desk at the entry to the Tomaree Head Summit Walk during the school holidays, welcoming visitors and providing all the information needed to explore this stunning area. Among the attractions bringing visitors to the area is the Tomaree Head Summit

AS Port Stephens beachlovers prepare to enjoy another sun-soaked summer, Hunter Surf Life Saving (HSLS) clubs planted the iconic red and yellow flags on Saturday morning to signal the start of the 2024/2025 season. From the team at Birubi Point SLSC, the message was a simple one. Advertise with News of