GLORIA Jean’s cafes are now trialling cashless payments in some locations, with the business stating the move was due to “customer preferences shifting”. “We believe that going cashless will not only create a safer environment for our staff but also streamline operations, allowing us to serve our customers more efficiently,”

LABOR’S Leah Anderson is set to serve as Port Stephens’ first female Mayor, having declared election victory in a media statement on Monday afternoon. While the election is yet to be officially called, at the time of the announcement Ms Anderson had received 48.81 percent of formal votes in the

THE Japanese city of Tateyama has invited up to three Port Stephens runners to participate in the 45th annual Wakashio Marathon to be held on 26 January 2025. A sister city of Port Stephens, Tateyama will provide homestay accommodation, pickup and drop off at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport), entry fee

MEDOWIE’S Chris Doohan is hoping to return for a fourth term as a Central Ward councillor, leading a team of three into Saturday’s local government election. First elected to council in 2012, Mr Doohan has lived in Medowie for almost twenty years. Advertise with News of The Area today.

FOLLOWING an uncertain couple of months it has been confirmed that youth counselling service ‘jupiter’ will continue to provide care and support to the youth of Port Stephens for the foreseeable future. Prior to the announcement, fears were held the service would be forced to close on 31 August. Advertise with

EIGHTY-SEVEN members and guests of the Probus Club of Tomaree recently gathered at the Nelson Bay Golf Club to celebrate their 35th anniversary. The event, which was held over drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a two-course dinner, offered an opportunity for members past and present to reminisce and share the history of