February 25, 2026

Grandparents raise $31k for Duchenne Australia with garden fundraiser

By Jacie WHITFIELD The Spritzed party in full swing. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. Jacquie and Chris Cooper with the cutout of...

Stinker’s History: Memories of home at Bobs Farm (part one)

IDA Lena Collard OAM was born on 8 September 1920 to Henry and Selina Upton. Below are her memories of growing up as the...

Students recognised through Mayoral Academic Scholarships

PORT Stephens Council has proudly announced the recipients of its Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, celebrating...

Art competition celebrates remarkable bird migration

A ‘Curious Legends’ giant seagull at Sunday’s Wings Over Wetlands launch. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. Chalk art and bird...

John Fuller ‘steps up to breast cancer’ in 58km challenge

John and Beth Fuller on an adventure to Uluru. John and Beth with their children Joel and Chantal at the Rotary Club of...

Emergency Services Levy reform to face parliamentary inquiry

OPTIONS to reduce household insurance costs and fix an “unfair funding model” for emergency services will be put to a...

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