HUNTER WATER is strengthening support for customers who may be affected by cost-of-living increases, with a range of assistance programs and support services available. Kylie Bennett has led Hunter Water’s customer assistance team for thirteen years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

PORT Stephens Council has unanimously supported a new ‘Place Plan’ for the Port Stephens Hinterland. The Hinterland Place Plan was developed in partnership with the local community and reflects their values and priorities, outlining actions to improve the liveability and wellbeing of the Hinterland community. Advertise with News of The Area today.

BUSINESS Port Stephens (BPS) recognised many years ago that if the township of Nelson Bay was to remain looking the way the community expected it to, they would need to instigate a program which would tackle the task. Working in collaboration with Port Stephens Council, BPS kicked off the Nelson Bay

IT’S the time of year when we open up our hearts, and The Salvation Army and NGM Group are asking locals to help spread joy by donating a gift to the Salvos annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. Now in its 35th year in partnership with Newcastle Permanent, 2023 heralds a new

105 YEARS on since the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I, heartfelt ceremonies were held around Port Stephens on Saturday in commemoration of Remembrance Day, a chance to acknowledge those who died while serving in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Originally a commemoration of the end

PORT Stephens tourism operators were well represented among the winners at the NSW Tourism Industry Awards. There were celebrations all around as renowned cruise operator Moonshadow-TQC Cruises was awarded gold at the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards held on Wednesday 8 November at the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Sydney. Advertise with

THE Royal Australian Navy (RAN) service of Medowie Probus Club member Keith Bailey was the topic of a recent meeting of the club, presented by fellow member Ann Tomlinson. The presentation centred on when Keith was a Lieutenant Commander in the RAN and was asked to be the Guard Commander