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Sport

Gemma Clarke wins Best and Fairest in Newcastle Hunter Ladies Tag League

Gemma Clarke (front left) with Lady Hawks players, sponsors and coach at the recent Presentation Night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The Lady Hawks in their ‘women in league’ pink jerseys at their final game of the season. Photo: TG Hawks. TEA Gardens Hawks player and Karuah local Gemma Clarke has been heralded as the “Best and […]

Sport Results

Nelson Bay Croquet Club

CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Final: (l to r) Bryce Patterson, Barbara Burgess, Col Bailey, Ralph Harrison. CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Presentation: (l to r) Jane Scorer, Barry Elliott, Col Bailey, Gary Allan (President), Margaret-Rose Thompson (Life Member and Founder), Barbara Burgess, Bryce Patterson, Ralph Harrison CNSW Division 3 State Pennants Presentation: (l to […]

Property

49 Christmas Bush Avenue, Nelson Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate

49 Christmas Bush Avenue, Nelson Bay5 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 CarHamptons-style luxuryNew Listing DIRECTLY opposite Dutchmans Beach (“Dutchies”) in Nelson Bay, this Hamptons-style home blends coastal luxury with everyday practicality in a quiet pocket away from main roads and the big tourist beaches. Stroll to the marina along the scenic Bridle Path with outlooks across […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, LAST night (when I was sound asleep) my husband woke me about the mosquitoes in the room. He then searched (unsuccessfully) for the flyspray before trying other tactics. By the time he’d killed them, I was wide awake and stayed that way. What do I do to avoid this in the future, Katie […]

Local News

Stinker’s History: Eric Holliday

The Holliday’s family home on Marsh Road. Eric Holliday ploughing the fields. WHILE writing my book “Marsh Road” I was to learn, in great depth, the way of life experienced by the residents of Bobs Farm in the early days of the community. Recording interviews with Eric Holliday and his brother Gordon was a part […]

Dorin's Drawin'

Sustainable Spending

Event

Port Stephens Friendship Group celebrates 30 years with a black, white and silver Gala event

Frocked up gala dinner attendees celebrate the group’s 30 years. Founder Bev Lee cuts the birthday cake. THE Port Stephens Friendship Group (PSFG) hosted its 30th birthday recently with a spectacular black, white and silver themed event. Guests were swathed in beads, sequins, bowties and glitter, making the room at Soldiers Point Bowling Club shine […]

Sustainable living on show in Medowie

Plenty of activities will be on offer for the kids. A range of unique stallholders are booked in. The festival offers something for everyone. ECONETWORK Port Stephens is collaborating with Homegrown Markets to bring a Sustainable Living Festival to Medowie’s Ferodale Oval on Saturday 22 November from 9am-2pm. “Join us for an exciting community day […]

Local News

Newcastle Airport showcased on international stage

Airport representatives at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore. Burcak Sezer GAICD, Executive General Manager People Communications at Newcastle Airport. NEWCASTLE Airport was represented on the international stage last week at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore, hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Bringing together decision-makers from across […]

Sport

All Stars young guns lift Intermediate 13-14yrs netball championship trophy

MEET the junior All Stars team that claimed championship honours at this year’s Nelson Bay Netball Association Grand Final showcase. Comprising mainly 12-year-olds, this diverse and talented line-up captured the imagination of the local sporting community with superb performances to clinch the Intermediate (13-14yrs) premiership title at the Tomaree Sports Complex courts at Salamander Bay. […]