JUDY Parkinson recently published her fourth novel, “The Sinkhole”, a psychological thriller set in present time Sydney with flashbacks to the 60s and 70s. The novel follows “Krystal", "An Uncommon Alliance" and "Missing in Red” and centres on Lucille Wainwright, who has lost 59 years of memory. Advertise with News
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Tomaree High celebrate Scarlett Lack as Dux of 2024
Fifty-six apartment proposal declared state significant
A PROPOSAL for a 56-dwelling apartment block on Donald and Church streets, Nelson Bay has been declared a State Significant Development (SSD). The development at 5-7 Church St and 42 Donald St is being overseen by the Fortezza Group, with assistance from Ryan Planning and Development. Advertise with News of
Full steam ahead for Probus Club of Port Stephens
THE Probus Club of Port Stephens has conducted its AGM and Changeover Luncheon, welcoming new blood into leadership roles. Outgoing President Rob Buchanan will hand the reins to the incoming Cheryl Rebrik. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -
Worimi man Isaac Nettle leading a cultural revitalisation at Anna Bay Public School
ISAAC Nettle has transformed from a “naughty schoolboy” who rejected his culture, to a teacher sharing inherited knowledge and leading a cultural revitalisation. Mr Nettle is a proud Worimi man and the Aboriginal Education Officer at Anna Bay Public School. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Boat Harbour Recreation Club introduces seniors to pickleball during state festival
IN celebration of the NSW Seniors Festival, Boat Harbour Recreation Club held a free morning tea and introduction to pickleball event on Wednesday 12 March. It was an opportunity to celebrate and encourage older, local community members to try the sport. According to the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA), the sport’s popularity is
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens reopening after storm damage
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens are reopening after suffering significant damage during storms on 15 January. Hundreds of trees were knocked down throughout the 125 hectare site and the Gardens have been closed to the public since then. “It was truly heartbreaking,” said Ken Page, chairperson of the Heatherbrae-based gardens. Advertise
Invasive weed sniffer detection dogs in action across Port Stephens
TWO canines – Daisy and Henry – are aiding Port Stephens Council crews to detect the invasive weed known as Chinese Violet. Council’s Natural Systems Coordinator Kate Drinan said the initiative will help map and manage the spread of the weed in key areas across Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The
Farewell dinner for community champions Nigel and Nikki Waters
AFTER 26 years living on the Tomaree Peninsula, active and community-minded couple Nikki and Nigel Waters have returned to their original homeland of England. On 21 February, the Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) co-ordinated a very well-attended thank you dinner for the couple, which was held at the Nelson Bay
Three charged following pursuit and collision
THREE people have been charged following a pursuit which started in Newcastle and culminated in Hexham. About 2.50am on Friday 14 March 2025 officers attached to Newcastle City Police District observed an allegedly stolen SUV travelling on Glebe Road, Hamilton South. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, and when it did