TUCKED away in the far corner of the Kooinda Centre in Tanilba Bay is a hidden trove of treasures. Celebrating fifteen years of operation, Tilligerry locals affectionately call it ‘The Church Shop’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

A ‘HUMAN WHALE’ was formed on Fingal Bay beach on Sunday 21 July, highlighting the Port Stephens community’s appreciation for the majestic humpback whale migration. This unique and exciting event brought together hundreds of participants who formed the outline of a 100-metre-long whale marked out by volunteers from local

AFTER an impressive 45 years of dedicated service, Captain Malcom Smith of the Salamander Bay Fire and Rescue Station has hung up his helmet. On Saturday 6 July, 84 representatives of the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), alongside Deputy Commissioner of Field Operations Paul McGuiggan, Acting Superintendent James Murphy and Port

THE $4.2 million reconstruction of the Avenue of the Allies in Tanilba Bay is officially complete, the result of a funding partnership between state, federal and local governments. The project involved the reconstruction and widening of the area between Poilus Parade and King Albert Avenue. Advertise with News of The Area

WHEN Lemon Tree Passage resident Sean Brennan and wife Robyn took caravan trips around the country they were shocked by the plight of families dealing with illness and requiring transport in remote regional areas. Both became aware of the charitable organisation Angel Flight Australia and upon returning to Port Stephens

ANNA Bay local June Coleman has been rally car driving from Baulkham Hills to Broome for more than a decade. Having personally raised over $100,000 dollars for Variety Australia, June has been inducted into the Variety Club’s Hall of Fame. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for