April 27, 2026

Nelson Bay comes alive for Sail Port Stephens Street Party

Street party sailors getting festivities underway. Photo: Port Stephens Council. Love That Hat band kept the crowd...

Raymond Terrace initiative earns national nod for helping families at Christmas

Some of the toys in the pop-up shop staffed by Frank Seysener. Photo: Men’s Shed. Some of the toys in the pop-up shop...

60 years married: a story of love, service and bringing Kerry Packer back to life

Bill and Margaret Taylor celebrate 60 years married on 9 May. Photo: supplied. Bill with the device that famously saved...

Council responds to animal welfare allegations

CALLS  for transparency around the Port Stephens Animal Refuge continue, with community advocates and authorities...

$3 million investment into koala research in Port Stephens

  The research involves advanced diagnostics including CT, X-ray, ultrasound and specialised blood analysis...

Sydney to Grafton XPT service to resume this month

The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history. The XPT trains have been painted to reflect their history...

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