Police legal action rates rise across most offences
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing
THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]
Summah Harrison, a former junior 100m champion, with the club’s NSW representatives Evelyn Jurisic, Joy Schneider, Denver Trojkovic, Naomi Reungkitchaya, Eva Hanrahan and Anna Taylor-Anderson at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
Hurdles champion Anna Taylor-Anderson presented with Lee Thompson Memorial Sportsmanship Award
RISING Port Stephens athlete Anna Taylor-Anderson has been recognised for her sterling efforts on and off the athletics track. The talented 14-year-old from Salamander Bay received the prestigious Lee Thompson Memorial Sportsmanship Award at Port Stephens Athletics Club’s end-of-season presentation at Soldiers Point Bowling Club. It was a fitting reward for the Tomaree High School […]
Newcastle Knights’ international hooker Olivia Higgins is part of the 20-player Women's Origin squad for the interstate challenge series.
Sky Blues honours for Port Stephens league ace Olivia Higgins
JILLAROOS rugby league hooker Olivia Higgins has spent time in camp with the NSW Women’s Origin squad. The Raymond Terrace golden girl was named in the 20-player Sky Blues squad that began their first week-long camp at Sydney Olympic Park last week, before travelling to Brisbane for the series opener against Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. […]
Nelson Bay Golf Club’s Jeannie Punshon (left) and Pam Townsend welcome a field of 140 to the tournament.
Top field for Veteran Women Golfers’ tournament in Nelson Bay
EXPERIENCE on the fairways is sure to be a factor as Nelson Bay Golf Club hosts the NSW Veteran Women Golfers’ Association (VWGA) tournament this Thursday and Friday 1-2 May. Sixteen Nelson Bay women are among the field of 140 from 26 NSW clubs, teeing off in the two day championship. Both days will be […]
Outstanding 13-year-old race walker Audrey Russell of Raymond Terrace, clinched a bronze medal in the Girls 14yrs 3000m walk at the National Athletics Championships in Perth.
Raymond Terrace athletes impress at National Track and Field Championships
RAYMOND Terrace race walking find Audrey Russell has capped a golden season on the athletics track with a national bronze medal. Competing at the National Athletics Championships in Perth, the 13-year old finished third in the Girls 14yrs 3000m walk final. It was a huge achievement by in-form Audrey who, despite the cool and blustery […]
23 Morna Point Road, Anna Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
23 Morna Point Road, Anna BayAuctionOpen House: 3 May 2025, 10:00-10:30am LOCATED approximately 260 metres from the water, this Torrens title property offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Designed for low maintenance living, the home features an open-plan layout with two spacious living areas and a huge undercover outdoor area perfect for entertaining. A private courtyard […]
At the time oysters were grown on leases with racks made from black mangrove ‘sticks’. Black mangroves were harvested in all estuaries along the entire coastline.
Stinker’s History: More than farmers on Marsh Road
LAST October I released my final local history book, “Marsh Road”. The book told of the endeavours of the dairy farming community which branched out to grow and sell vegetables of the highest quality. Not all residents along Marsh Road were dependent on the land however. The rich waters of Tilligerry Creek, which flow adjacent […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, YET again I have destroyed my healthy eating plan over Easter. The couple of kilos I lost following my New Year’s resolution are back on the scales. It all feels like a waste of time trying to get fit and healthy. Do I just give in and give up? Tina P. Dear Tina, […]
