FOR the past two months, the highly talented students of Hunter River High have been hitting the streets of Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace to demonstrate their musical gifts. Collaborating with Port Stephens Council, Hunter River High students have been giving weekly live performances, furthering their musical abilities and increasing their

NEARLY 1000 primary and high school students from the Hunter and Port Stephens have gained practical experience and knowledge of the clean energy industry at Career Links’ Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle (EV) Festival at TAFE NSW Newcastle. Now in its eleventh year, the annual Hunter Valley EV Festival aims to enhance

THE clear blue expanses of the bay have always been a holiday favourite, however new trends are seeing the region’s hinterland areas enjoy a boost in popularity. This year a Hinton property is putting the tiny Port Stephens town on the map. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

BY the time you read this story, the waterfront makeover of the Lemon Tree Passage foreshore will be a reality, ushering in a new future for the town. On the other hand it will create a degree of nostalgia for those who liked it the way it was in the 'good

THE region’s inaugural Rotary Writing Competition has been hailed a huge success, with Tomaree Public School student Tina Benson being crowned the first prize winner. Working together, the Rotary Clubs of Medowie-Williamtown and Salamander Bay proposed a Junior Schools Writing Competition to the schools on the Tomaree Peninsula. Advertise with