THE bus stop on Sturgeon Street in Raymond Terrace has been transformed with a Mural which was inspired by a workshop with young people from the Youthie at the Wahroonga Aboriginal Corporation. Kate Connor, Acting Vibrant Spaces Coordinator at Port Stephens Council told News Of the Area,” The mural at the

VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue NSW’s 46 units across the state safely returned 918 people to shore in February, completing 440 search and rescue missions including 141 emergency responses. A total of 25 search and rescue missions were completed in Port Stephens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

SENIOR police, including Commissioner Karen Webb APM, gathered from across the state at Murrook Culture Centre in Williamtown last week to launch the updated ‘Aboriginal Strategic Direction’. The official launch included a Welcome to Country by Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway, a traditional smoking ceremony, and speeches by senior police. Advertise

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated in Nelson Bay at a gala event hosted by the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay. More than 150 locals attended the fundraising event which supported some important women’s causes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

WHILE the old adage tells us that nothing is certain but death and taxes, planning for such things can make their arrival that little bit easier. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us -

UNEMPLOYMENT figures are down and that makes finding work even harder for school leavers. To aid their transition into the workforces, students from Irrawang High School recently participated in a ‘Dress For Success’ program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -