WITH hopes of becoming “a regional cornerstone of the hydrogen industry”, the Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub will be built on Kooragang Island to assist emissions intensive industries to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. The project, led by Origin Future Fuels with $45 million in funding from the Commonwealth and

FOR those with a passion for fashion a unique event is coming to Port Stephens. Creative wardrobe design will be the focus of a Fashion Parade to be held at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on 21 October from 1-4pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

RESIDENTS and visitors to Port Stephens now have access to two new electric vehicle (EV) charging spots, located conveniently in the car park of the Albatross Marina in Lemon Tree Passage. “We are trying to go more green here at the Marina in Lemon Tree,” said the Marina’s Jacob Parmax. Advertise

CELEBRATIONS are underway at 109 Foreshore Drive after what is being seen as a massive win for Port Stephens’ koalas and the community. 109 Foreshore Drive was slated for sale by Port Stephens Council and after five years of community rallies and objections, the site has been formally reclassified into a

FORMER Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a one time ‘special envoy on Indigenous affairs’ under Scott Morrison, will visit Raymond Terrace this week to attend a Voice to Parliament ‘No’ vote campaign event ahead of the Referendum on October 14. Mr Abbott, occasionally referred to by the moniker of ‘Uncle Tony’

FAMILIES wanting to get out in nature in spring can put State forests on top of their lists for places to visit during the October school holidays. Local forests offer a fun and free experience and there’s loads to see and do. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

THE Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace has notched up an impressive 70 years of continuous service to the local community. The momentous occasion was celebrated with a well-attended dinner, with the highlight of the evening the presentation of three Paul Harris Fellow awards. Advertise with News of The Area today.