THE results of the 2023 Port Stephens Literature Awards are in, with a number of local writers recognised for their excellent submissions. The Port Stephens Council Prize ($500) was awarded to Cailin Mahony of Bacchus Marsh, Victoria for her story, ‘Inner Ants’, an intriguing tale which reveals the inner turmoil

WHILE six groups and individuals were recognised with Port Stephens’ Annual Awards on Friday January 26, the rest of the well-deserving nominees and their contributions to the community are highlighted below. Cassandra Schmitzer Cassandra is a true superhero in every sense of the word. Advertise with News of The Area today.

NEW research by the e61 Institute, a non-partisan economic research group, highlights significant disparities in access to high-aptitude teachers across NSW secondary schools. It finds that high-aptitude teachers are less likely to work in disadvantaged areas, creating a concerning imbalance in educational resources across the state. Advertise with News of The

RAYMOND Terrace is about to see a boom in growth, with the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club announcing plans to build a $39 million, six-storey hotel boasting a restaurant, bar, pool, gym, and function and office spaces. If the development application is successful, the club will become a construction site for an

AT its 28 November meeting, Port Stephens Council agreed to award a total of $32,492 to nine local organisations to support projects, activities and events that address community needs. The Community Support Fund aims to build sustainable local communities and enhance the wellbeing and development of the Port Stephens community. Advertise with

AS students head into the new school year, thousands of Australian children are at risk of missing out on essential items for learning, including digital devices, internet access, and uniforms and shoes, according to national children’s education charity, The Smith Family. An annual survey of over 2,200 families supported by the