June 19, 2026

NSW Government provides $250,000 for statewide LGBTQ+ antenatal education and pregnancy support program

LGBTQ+ families across New South Wales will benefit from expanded antenatal education and pregnancy support services...

University of Newcastle staff and alumni recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

UNIVERSITY of Newcastle staff and alumni were among those recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with ten...

Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program 2026 opens for community environmental projects

A GRANTS program that last year helped plant 123,000 trees, shrubs and groundcovers will return in 2026. Grants of...

Positive Behaviour for Learning weekly winners

HERE are Port Stephens’ Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Term 2, Week  7 winners. Each week, students are...

Local Medowie farmers a fresh option

Pumpkins for sale at Farmer Bob’s Medowie Fresh Produce stall. Fresh fruit and vegetables displayed at Tomatoes at...

Port Stephens Marine Rescue volunteer receives Australian Bravery Medal

Suzanne Freeman on deck with Marine Rescue, where she has served for 24 years. Volunteer Suzanne Freeman’s bravery and...

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