EACH year the Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) conducts a Remembrance Walk to enable members of our community who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide to come together to commemorate that person and the life that had been shared with them. The walk will be held at

THE students nominated in this week's Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Awards have demonstrated positive citizenship not only within their school environment but also in the wider community. This week’s nominees Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.

AN illegal dumping investigation that began in 2021 has culminated in a guilty verdict and a hefty fine for a local licenced asbestos removal business that dumped contaminated waste in local bushland at Oyster Cove. Port Stephens Council’s Compliance Coordinator Marc Goodall said the verdict supports Council’s strong stance against illegal

TAKING advantage of the Spring weather, the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre has reopened its not-for-profit garden cafe, offering a quiet, nature-filled space to enjoy a range of lovely coffees, teas and treats. With the refreshments taken care of, visitors will also be able to enjoy a display by feature artist

FOR many Australians their first foray into competitive sports is through the Little Athletics program. It promotes physical activity, health, develops key motor skills and is fun for the whole family. The Port Stephens Little Athletics Club (PSAC) is inviting families and children to come along on Monday 18 September at

THE Variety Victoria Bash is celebrating 31 years of helping kids in need as it travels through Port Stephens this week. A colourful convoy of 250 costumed, loud, proud, and passionate Variety Bash entrants hit the road from Melbourne last week, arriving in Nelson Bay on Tuesday, and aiming to