RESIDENTS of Port Stephens continue to clear debris and assess damage following major storms that hit multiple parts of NSW from Wednesday 15 January. Persistent, heavy rainfall, strong winds and extraordinary displays of lightning preceded power outages that affected more than 220,000 homes across the state, with more than 70,000 of

RADIO ABC 1233 (959FM) has added a new segment to their Saturday morning programming entitled ‘A Postcard from the Bay’, set to air from 18 January at 6.40am. The segment, which features local Fingal Bay fishing legend and NOTA contributor John “Stinker” Clarke, will be hosted by Scott Bevan and

CARRYING on from last year, NOTA is introducing readers to the members of Port Stephens Council, one councillor at a time. This week, News Of The Area speaks to returning councillor Jason Wells. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

THIS story is about Terry Quantrill, a cousin of local Nelson Bay identity Adrian Everett. I had not heard of Terry prior to reading this story. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us -

AFTER training and planning for over eighteen months, Port Stephens local Monique Bortoli competed in a gruelling 530km three-day Ultra Woman event while celebrating her 50th birthday. Monique’s coach and dietician worked to build her physical and mental endurance so she could master the incredible distances and inevitable sugar rush of

VOLUNTEERS at Artisan Collective Port Stephens have taken the initiative to set up a special art prize with a stunning show of over 140 entries from local and interstate artists. The recent inaugural event attracted a huge number of over 150 people on its opening day. Advertise with News of The

LAST week, News Of The Area published a story on how Port Stephens Council’s (PSC) Coastal Management Program had been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, allowing volunteers such as Shoal Bay local Mike Shaw to lead a concerted effort to protect coastal assets. Sadly, after a huge mission involving the