HUNTER Water has submitted a draft risk report for Chichester Dam and an interim risk report for Grahamstown Dam to Dams Safety NSW, as part of a fifteen-yearly routine assessment program. The reports are part of Hunter Water’s commitment as a dam owner to ensure they meet modern engineering and

RESIDENTS of Anna Bay and Boat Harbour are experiencing frustration following the closure of a stretch of Gan Gan Road less than two days after it had been reopened. The segment of road between Frost Road at One Mile and the intersection with Nelson Bay Drive had been closed for several

PORT Stephens residents are invited to apply to participate in a new advisory group focused on guiding the design of communications and engagement programs for key Council projects. In November 2022, Port Stephens Council adopted a new Communications and Engagement Strategy. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

THE ladies of the Fingal Haven Craft Group have offered thanks to the residents, visitors and members of the community who came along to their 15 April Craft Fair and helped make it a huge success. Group president Mollie Carter spoke enthusiastically about the event. Advertise with News of The Area today.

RESIDENTS of Port Stephens have become well and truly familiar with lengthy waits for medical appointments, and difficulty in accessing specialist services. That problem will become far worse should a Development Application (DA) be approved for another ‘Residential Lifestyle Community’ in Anna Bay, according to local resident Brad Jelfs. Advertise with News

A FEMALE green sea turtle, rescued from the Nelson Bay Marina on 4 January after ingesting a fishhook, has now been rehabilitated and released back into the ocean. Sea Shelter wildlife rescuers were alerted to the plight of the turtle by members of the public. Advertise with News of The Area today.

THE Fingal Bay Probus Club has a new home, with the group recently moving their operations to the Community Hall in Norton Street, Nelson Bay. Like all clubs within the Probus network, the local club held their AGM in March, utilising their new space to appoint a management committee for