December 18, 2025
Insurance data highlights regions most impacted by severe weather events Flooding at Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace in May this year. Photo: Joseph Richards.
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Insurance data highlights regions most impacted by severe weather events

RAYMOND Terrace has been listed as NSW’s fourth worst severe weather hotspot over the past three years, after analysis of data by insurance company AAMI. Analysis of thousands of natural disaster claims from July 2022 to June 2025 revealed a variety of severe weather events had affected areas all over the state, with widespread damage […]

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Longevity expert to discuss how purpose, movement and connection are the ‘superfoods’ of healthy ageing Longevity strategist Marcus Pearce.
Community, Event, Health

Longevity expert to discuss how purpose, movement and connection are the ‘superfoods’ of healthy ageing

LONGEVITY strategist Marcus Pearce believes that the secret to a long, happy and purposeful life, lies not in genetics or miracle diets but in purpose, movement and connection – the true “superfoods” of healthy ageing. He is bringing his message of vitality and longevity to Latitude One in Anna Bay on Saturday 8 November, in […]

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Luke Perry reaches 100 games with Grand Final victory Luke coming in to score his grand final try in his 100th game with the Karuah Roos. Photo: supplied.
Sport

Luke Perry reaches 100 games with Grand Final victory

Luke Perry (centre) with long-time teammates Ryan and Shaq Saunders, after the Roos’ big Grand Final win. Photo: supplied. Luke coming in to score his grand final try in his 100th game with the Karuah Roos. Photo: supplied. LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone, clocking up his 100th game […]

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Karuah/Tea Gardens Sharks cricketers continue winning streak The Sharks, happy after their second straight win this season. Photo: Bowen Betts.
Sport

Karuah/Tea Gardens Sharks cricketers continue winning streak

The Sharks, happy after their second straight win this season. Photo: Bowen Betts. The teams held a minute’s silence for fallen cricketer Ben Austin. Photo: Bowen Betts. A symbolic tribute to fallen cricketer Ben Austin. Photo: Bowen Betts. AFTER a shaky start to the latest cricket season, the Karuah/Tea Gardens Sharks have come away from […]

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Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy The Nationals make their net zero at Parliament House. Photo: supplied.
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Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar […]

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Mayor Leah Anderson honoured with Women in Local Government Award Mayor Leah Anderson and Director of Community Futures Steven Peart.
Government

Mayor Leah Anderson honoured with Women in Local Government Award

MAYOR Leah Anderson was presented with the prestigious Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government at the Port Stephens Council meeting on Tuesday, 28 October. Now in its 18th year, the award celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of women in NSW Councils. Mayor Anderson was honoured with the Elected Representative Award, which celebrates female councillors […]

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Stinker’s History: German mine washed ashore at Anna Bay A German mine of the type washed up at Anna Bay.
Local News

Stinker’s History: German mine washed ashore at Anna Bay

A SIGNIFICANT local event in Port Stephens occurred on 21 May 1919 when a German mine was washed ashore at Birubi Beach, Anna Bay. The Newcastle Sun (22 May 1919, page 2) was the first paper to break the story that was to attract much local attention, and which could have ended in tragedy. “An […]

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Tavern’s chips recognised as state’s best The Lakeside Village Tavern at Raymond Terrace. Photo: FB.
Entertainment, Food

Tavern’s chips recognised as state’s best

RAYMOND TERRACE’S Lakeside Village Tavern has taken out the prestigious “Best Chip” title at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. The honour was announced at a gala awards ceremony last week at Royal Randwick in front of a crowd of about 1400 industry, political and business leaders. More than 881 nominations were received for awards […]

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Three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight Three southbound lanes are now open on the Hexham Straight.
Government

Three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight

THREE southbound lanes now open on the Hexham Straight, assisting to alleviate one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks. The milestone marks significant progress on the State and Federal Governments’ $2.24 billion investment to bust congestion and improve safety through the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension and Hexham Straight Widening projects. For the 50,000 motorists […]

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