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Port Stephens Literature Awards are still open
Helen Mizrachi – Literature Awards now open for writers. THE Annual Port Stephens Literature Awards are still open for entry.But hurry as the closing date is drawing near. Modern Media: Advertise...
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NSW Government Launches Strategy to Save Koalas
Minister for the Environment, the Hon Member of Parliament Matt Kean with Port Stephens Councillor Jaimie Abbott, Mayor Ryan Palmer and permanent resident Tolley at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary...
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Charity Yoga Event at One Mile Beach set to help women recover from breast...
Join the Wellness Centre at One Mile Beach to support women recovering from breast cancer. Almost 33 percent of women who have been through breast cancer treatment can experience persistent fatigue...
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Port Stephens lifeguards ready for busy beach season
Port Stephens Lifeguard Supervisor Phil Rock at One Mile Beach LAST weekend marked the start of the busy beach season for Port Stephens Council, the Australian Lifeguard Service and local Surf Life...
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Central Ward Councillor Chris Doohan, elected as Deputy Mayor or Port...
A favorite file pic of our Deputy Mayor. PORT Stephens Council has a new Deputy Mayor in Medowie resident and Central Ward Councillor Chris Doohan, who was elected 6 votes to 4 against fellow nominee...
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Port Stephens Council’s Small Business Month program
Internationally renowned speaker Michael McQueen will be in Port Stephens. SMALL businesses will have the opportunity to boost their digital skills and future-proof their business plans as part of...
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Port Stephens Probus Clubs Unite for Snowy Visit
The Probus Club members at the snow. ONCE in a while the local Probus Clubs get together to deliver something unique for their members. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your...
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Port Stephens Sister Cities Program Shares Win for Best Overall Program with...
Sister Cities committee member Kevin Atkins with the trophy awarded at the Sister Cities Forum in Perth. SISTER Cities Australia has awarded Port Stephens the best overall program award for 2018-19...
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Bush Fires, Coastal Erosion and Climate Crisis
Some of the volunteer Executive Team from Econetwork Port Stephens. Photo by Marian Sampson. CLIMATE change and action, or lack thereof is considered by some the single biggest issue facing humanity...
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Port Stephens Council Donation to Sister City in Japan will Go To Good Use
Members of the Port Stephens Sister Cities Program in Tateyama with members of the Tateyama International Exchange Society. PORT Stephens Council has donated $4000 to one of the regions Sister Cities...
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Port Stephens Council’s Business Leaders Lunch at Murook Cultural Centre
Mayor Ryan Palmer updating the business community on Council’s current activities. Photo by Marian Sampson. BUSINESS Leaders from around Port Stephens gathered at Murook Cultural Centre recently for...
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Santa To Make His Way To The Raymond Terrace Christmas Spectacular and Show n...
Santa at last year’s parade will return this year (photo supplied). SPREAD the news, Santa is coming! Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News...
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Grandparents Enjoy Grandparents’ Day around Port Stephens
Jack Carter helps Paul Holmquest from Port Stephens Koalas plant a tree. ACROSS a range of scientific studies, the benefits to children of having grandparents close by has been demonstrated. Modern...
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Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer monthly column
ON Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending the Business Leaders Lunch out at the state-of-art Murrook Cultural Centre. It was a full house and it was great to see so many new faces from the Port...
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Ready for Tuesday 12 Nov: Important public information regarding NSW bush fires
With the Rural Fire Service (RFS) declaring dangerous fire conditions for tomorrow (Tuesday 12 November 2019), Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a State of Emergency. The following message...
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Bush Fires and Smoke Impacting Those with Respiratory Problems
Smoke and poor air quality can be seen – visibility in Nelson Bay this week saw Tea Gardens and Jimmys Beach obscured by the polluted haze in the air. BUSHFIRES have been raging and there is dust in...
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New Look for Mambo Wanda Wetlands Sandy Point Rd Bus Shelter thanks to...
The Soldiers Point Lions with Mayor Ryan Palmer and artist Rhys Fabris in the new look Mambo Wanda Wetlands Bus Shelter on Sandy Point Road at Salamander Bay Photo by Marian Sampson. THE Lions Club...
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Port Stephens Students Excel at Celebration Of Words Competition
Irrawang High’s Holly Sherriff with Irrawang High Schools Celebration Of Words 2019 Team and Kate Moore the President of the Raymond Terrace Lions Club. THE Celebration Of Words; known as the COWS...
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Slithering Snake Season in Port Stephens
Eastern Brown Snake SUMMER is fast approaching and with it comes the increased incidence of snakes in our backyards. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print,...
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Port STephens Mayor Ryan Palmer talks about the bush fire disasters
You think it will never happen to you, until it does. Sadly, we’ve seen much devastation over the past week as bush fires have burnt across New South Wales and Queensland. Modern Media: Advertise...
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