Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal Bay.
The Lolly Bug stocks confectionery from around the world. Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal Bay. THE Lolly Bug is a family owned business carrying over 1500 varieties of goodies! “We offer lollies, chocolates, gourmet foods and so much more,” The Lolly Bug team said. “Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal […]
Port Stephens Coaches is now offering a daily Sydney Express service.
FROM 20 December, Port Stephens Coaches will expand the Sydney Express timetable to a daily service (excluding Christmas Day). “This shift from four services a week to daily operations reflects strong community demand for simple, reliable and comfortable travel between Port Stephens and Sydney,” the team said. “It gives residents more choice and flexibility for […]
Experience the stunning Birubi Beach aboard a camel.
Experience the stunning Birubi Beach aboard a camel. Experience the stunning Birubi Beach aboard a camel. IF you’re looking for something really unique and memorable to do in Port Stephens, how about camel riding along beautiful Birubi Beach at Anna Bay? Join Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides for a relaxing ride aboard a camel; they offer […]
Council has commenced a pothole trial to help identify longer lasting repair options, with results feeding into the Roads Futures Strategy.
PORT Stephens Council has unanimously endorsed the development of a Roads Futures Strategy to “strengthen long-term planning and deliver more resilient and sustainable local roads”. The Strategy will outline Council’s long-term vision to support population growth, improve safety and strengthen sustainability of local roads across Port Stephens. Port Stephens Council manages a road network of […]
Judy Washington receives the Mander Jones Award for ‘Paradise Interrupted’, presented by President Hannah Hibbert.
WHEN Judy Washington learned she had won the Australian Society of Archivists’ Mander Jones Award for her book Paradise Interrupted: Tomaree Headland Port Stephens in World War II, her reaction was immediate and overwhelming. “Immense disbelief,” she said. “It was an Australia-wide award and only one book was chosen in its category. “On reflection, the […]
Legatee Wendy Barwick, VP Nelson Bay Torchbearers Judy Chapman, Chair Port Stephens Legacy Division Doug Jacka, and Lemon Tree Passage Torchbearers president Carol Brindley.
PORT Stephens Legacy has recognised the valuable support of local businesses and individuals at an Appreciation Luncheon held at Nelson Bay Bowling Club. Doug Jacka, Chair of Port Stephens Legacy, praised the tremendous support of the local community. “This support has helped our Division continue to look after over 174 widows and 19 children in […]
TRIBUTES have flowed for John Lohan, 59, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) firefighter who lost his life protecting the townships of Bulahdelah and Nerong. In a statement to social media, the NPWS said Mr Lohan was a “treasured and long-serving staff member” who was based at the service’s Lake Munmorah depot for […]
The CSIRO’s patented neckbands use GPS and wireless sensors to control cattle movements. Photo: CSIRO.
CATTLE and dairy farmers have welcomed the government’s decision to legalise virtual stock fencing, which involves using GPS collars to control the animals through audio cues and electric shocks. The move is expected to reduce physical fencing costs, improve rotational grazing systems, and provide remote access to data on the welfare of herds. Minister for […]
Birubi Point is a hot-spot for tourists during the summer season.
PORT STEPHENS Council is implementing measures to support a better experience for locals and visitors at Birubi Point during the busy summer holiday period. General Manager Tim Crosdale said, “Our peak season management plan guides our approach, and this holiday period it will include extra linemarking, additional onsite signage, increased Council Ranger presence, VMS early […]
