Broughton Island holds many secrets. Photo: Supplied.
I AM continually amazed that so many residents of Port Stephens are yet to visit Broughton Island. I recently returned from a few days, fishing, swimming and wandering around the island, which I believe to be a ‘jewel in the crown’ of this beautiful region. Despite the many times I have visited the island and […]
Eve with a few of her favourite things - eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham.
Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckle, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor of News Of The Area, the family-owned independent local […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE Coopernook and Lansdowne Forest History (CALF) Group, in conjunction with the Mid North Coast Country Music Association, will soon present its annual Country Music Fundraising Weekend. This will be held at Forest Headquarters in the Coopernook State Forest, on Forest Road Coopernook, on August 9 and 9, 2026. There […]
Vehicles of all kinds, both historical and modern, were exhibited in the streets of Nelson Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Vehicles of all kinds, both historical and modern, were exhibited in the streets of Nelson Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Thousands of visitors showed up at the biggest edition of the Port Stephens Car Show yet. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Special guest, motorsports legend John Bowe. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Ron Goodman’s impressive Porsche collection. Photo: Nico Lombardo. […]
Australian Agriculture Minister Julie Collins speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch, AAP,
A KILLER bird flu strain has been discovered in an Australian native seabird for the first time, sparking fears it could trigger a wildlife emergency. Testing detected the H5N1 strain in a greater crested tern discovered at Robe in South Australia. The case marked a major escalation in the crisis, Invasive Species Council policy director […]
The kids also thrive when they’re out in the paddock with the chooks. Photo: Supplied.
The kids also thrive when they’re out in the paddock with the chooks. Photo: Supplied. Healthy chooks at Barrington Brahmas free-ranging in the sunshine. Photo: Supplied. FREE-ranging heritage chickens are more than a hobby for Barrington Brahmas owner Melissa Hunt, who says every bird has its own personality and an important role in the flock. […]
Mayor Digby Raywood at the Paterson Hub and Harvest community gardens with UTS students.
Kings Wharf Park UTS student plantings. UTS Big Lift 2026 students in Paterson with locals. Mayor Digby Raywood at the Paterson Hub and Harvest community gardens with UTS students. MORE than 80 student volunteers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) rolled up their sleeves over the weekend as part of The Big Lift, delivering […]
THE dream of space travel, once confined to the realms of science fiction, is rapidly becoming a tangible reality. In 2025, the space tourism industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with companies like Blue Origin leading the charge. The recent Katy Perry all-girl mission has not only captivated the public’s imagination but also paved the way […]
DEAR Jasminda, I am a Doctor of Philosophy. When my husband and I recently travelled interstate, he put my title down as Doctor for our booking. I was unaware of this until the boarding staff greeted me as Doctor Ronstad, wishing me a good flight and thanking me for being on board. I was also […]
