NELSON Bay RSL sub-Branch is gearing up to host an event purely for enjoyment and togetherness. The Stand-Up Comedy evening on Saturday 29 November at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club isn’t a fundraiser, It’s designed to bring together defence personnel, veterans and first responders for well-earned relaxation and fun. Guests will enjoy performances from professional […]
The CWA Christmas fete is an annual tradition held in the hall on the corner of Gowrie Ave and Achilles St.
THE Nelson Bay branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) is gearing up for its much-loved Christmas Market. It will be held at the CWA Hall on the corner of Gowrie Avenue and Achilles Street on Saturday 22 November from 8.30am to 1pm. Visitors can look forward to a festive array of stalls featuring handcrafted […]
PROMISING Nelson Bay athlete Malia Foster experienced a big thrill during the school holidays when she attended a special girls-only Newcastle Jets Women’s A-League clinic at the club’s home base at McDonald Jones Stadium. A highlight for 10-year-old Malia was meeting the Jets’ new American recruit Haley Johnson and other members of Head Coach Stephen […]
Port Stephens Dragonboat Club warriors Troy Vingerhoed of Salamander Bay and Fingal Bay’s Sandra Lyons. FINGAL Bay’s decorated paddler Sandra Lyons relishes a challenge on the waterways. Since picking up her first paddle four years ago, the super-fit 63-year-old has carved out an impressive list of achievements on the gruelling dragon boat racing circuit. The […]
492 Tarean Road, KaruahNew listingFor sale by expressions of interestOpen home: Saturday 15 November, 9.45am – 10.15am DISCOVER the perfect balance of old-world charm, relaxed coastal living and endless potential in this beautifully positioned farmhouse overlooking the tranquil Karuah River. Located on the northern side of the bridge, which is currently undergoing maintenance, once complete […]
This fire started very close to the road, in a drainage gully. Photo: NACCAi.
This fire started very close to the road, in a drainage gully. Photo: NACCAi. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire thanks to locals raising the alarm. Photo: NACCAi. ARSON is the suspected cause of several recent fires in the North Arm Cove area, which have followed a pattern of regularity that locals find difficult […]
Anna Bay Public School teacher Jennifer Blyth with members of the Highly Gifted and Talented Education (HPGE) Art Group in front of their mural.
Anna Bay Public School teacher Jennifer Blyth with members of the Highly Gifted and Talented Education (HPGE) Art Group in front of their mural. HPGE students and their storeroom ‘masterpiece’. WHEN Anna Bay Public School teacher Jennifer Blyth discussed revamping a storeroom as a potential art project with her students, she didn’t anticipate the amazing […]
Aerial concept view of the marina. Images: Willowtree Communications. Concept View From Nelson Bay Marina. Concept view of marina boardwalk, promenade and hospitality offering. THE Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) has organised a public meeting to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the d’Albora Marina in Nelson Bay. In September 2025 […]
Wirreanda Public School will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an event on 14 November.
THIS year marks a major milestone for Wirreanda Public School, with the Medowie community celebrating 40 years of learning, growth, and connection. Since opening its doors, the school has transformed into a thriving, modern hub of education and community life. “Our story is one of growth, community, and the shared goal of helping every child […]
