THE maritime and greater community of Port Stephens have rallied around the Milanja family as their much-loved fishing trawler and livelihood, the Kendon B, had to be recovered from D’Albora Marina last Tuesday. The vessel sank on its mooring on Friday 19 May which came as a double blow to the

PEGGY Stranksy, the winner of NOTA’s April Book Giveaway promotion, has finally had the chance to connect with local authors Kim Rigby and Chrissy Hampton. The promotion was run in an April edition of News Of The Area, and invited submissions for either a children’s story pitch or a setting for

FIVE local community groups will share in $26,712 under Port Stephens Council’s Aboriginal Projects Grants to empower the Aboriginal community. Mayor Ryan Palmer said successful projects range from connecting children to country, the creation of digital resources and keeping culture alive through song, dance, art and products. Advertise with News of The

SUNSHINE, saltwater and the picturesque scenery only the beaches of the Tomaree Peninsula can provide. For the Surfing Mums movement here in Port Stephens it’s the perfect recipe to hit the reset button and reconnect with the community while experiencing the great outdoors at its finest. As Hannah Davies from

THE school initiative that recognises students for positive acts and excellence in citizenship, the Positive Behavior for Learning (PBL) program, is an embedded part of the Central and West Wards of Port Stephens. The community and school joint initiative promotes a consistent system that helps define, teach and support appropriate