HUNTER Water has announced the eighteen recipients of its 2024 ‘Love Water’ Grants program, awarding over $125,000 for the program’s fifth year. The announcement follows a significant number of applications in various areas, from schools and pre-schools to community groups and organisations.  Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

RAYMOND Terrace residents again suffered vandalism incidents over the last long weekend, with motorbikes appearing to be the cause of damage to the Boomerang Park off-leash dog area. Following previous incidents, barriers were installed to prevent vehicles from entering the park, but unfortunately, these seemingly haven't deterred motorbike riders from

ANYONE considering nominating for the 2024 Local Government election in Port Stephens is encouraged to learn more about the responsibilities of representing the community at an upcoming information session. Port Stephens Council is hosting a Candidate Information Session from 5:30pm on Wednesday 17 July at the Council Administration Building in Raymond

FOLLOWING the documented removal of multiple trees from private properties in Port Stephens in recent weeks, and subsequent community outcry, Council has provided some clarification on the rules. Brock Lamont, Strategy and Environment Section Manager at Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “Residents living in a non-rural area

THE Positive Behavior for Learning (PBL) Program continues to uphold strong community values and instil them in future generations. Raymond Terrace Public School Principal Salena Langholz told News Of The Area, “Raymond Terrace Public School are proud members of Raymond Terrace Community PBL. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

WHILE the majority of the Nelson Bay pedestrian overpass on Victoria Parade was removed months ago, the final steps are now underway to remove the remaining structure. The Public Domain Plan for Nelson Bay adopted by Port Stephens Council in 2019 always included the removal of the overpass, which had somewhat