Scribbles and Rainbow meeting students’ back-to-school needs Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2024 THE ongoing cost of living crisis is seeing increased demand placed on charities and community groups as families struggle to make ends meet. To help with the exorbitant cost of back-to-school supplies, former Port Stephens Citizen of the Year November Sheehan founded Scribbles and Rainbow in 2022. Advertise with News of
Anna Bay pig racing fundraiser named in honour of Ian ‘Thommo’ Thompson Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2024 THE Anna Bay Tavern will be holding their annual pig racing fundraiser on 18 February, an event this year named in memory of the venue’s former publican. “We have named the event the ‘Thommo’s - Country Hope Races’ in memory of the former publican Ian ‘Thommo’ Thompson, who passed away
Report highlights increase in domestic violence, sexual assault in Hunter Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2024 DOMESTIC assaults in the Hunter Valley (excluding Newcastle) region increased by 43 percent in the five years to September 2023, according to a report from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Comparatively, domestic assaults in the Capital Region rose 53 percent, the Mid North Coast was up
Fly Point Australia Day celebrations set to attract crowds Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2024 TRADITIONAL Australia Day activities will take place at Fly Point, Nelson Bay from 9am to 3:45pm on Friday 26 January. The celebrations will include the annual citizenship ceremony, a RAAF fly past, live music, market stalls and more. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Celebrating Australia Day across Port Stephens Highlight Section Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 AUSTRALIA Day celebrations will kick off at locations across Port Stephens on Friday 26 January, with major events in Karuah, Raymond Terrace, Tilligerry and Nelson Bay. Mayor of Port Stephens Ryan Palmer invites Port Stephens locals and visitors to attend an event, celebrate Port Stephens, and recognise the important role
Final touches to Tomaree Coastal Walk complete Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024 THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed the final bypass track on the new 27-kilometre Tomaree Coastal Walk. The $6.7 million project funded by the NSW Government opened in September, while work on the extra track was underway to bypass Fingal Spit, reducing temptation to walk across
Locals and visitors urged to reduce plastic waste in the environment Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024 THE Christmas/New Year holiday period has prompted a huge influx of visitors to Port Stephens, with local environment advocates calling for care to be taken to stop plastic waste from impacting the natural environment. According to Take 3 For The Sea, an Australian charity, “Plastic waste is found everywhere in
Man charged following alleged armed robberies Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 A MAN has been charged following an investigation into three alleged armed robberies in the Hunter region earlier this week. About 4.45pm on Monday 1 January 2024, police were called to a service station on Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash, following reports of an armed robbery. Advertise with News of The Area
The NOTA needs you! News Of The Area is seeking quality writers to join the team Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024 TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. As the newspaper grows, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team. “If you have a background in writing, and a passion for your local community, I
Jet skis Threatening wildlife in Port Stephens Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 11, 2024 JET skis have long been a feature of summer holidays in Port Stephens, however the behaviour of some riders has prompted calls for greater controls on usage of the vessels. One jet ski user reportedly rode into a flock of black swans last week, resulting in the death of at
