December 20, 2025
Memories of Hawks Nest and rare minerals mining A bird's eye view of the extraction plant on the beach north of Hawks Nest. From the collection of Dr Pacy.
Opinion

Memories of Hawks Nest and rare minerals mining

WITH our Prime Minister visiting the United States to do deals with rare earths, it took me back to a time when some of our local sand minerals were in demand. The Mineral Deposits Company, 80 percent American owned, began operations here in 1967. My American husband and I were having a working visit to […]

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Raymond Terrace Jets lawn bowlers claim Greater Newcastle Region Mens Fours championship Raymond Terrace Jets lawn bowlers Lennon Scott, Brendan Stokes, Jay Bye Norris and Jason Stokes.
Sport

Raymond Terrace Jets lawn bowlers claim Greater Newcastle Region Mens Fours championship

RAYMOND Terrace Jets Bowling Club has claimed another major title on the representative scene. The prominent father and son combination of Jason and Brendan Stokes teamed with Lennon Scott and Jay Bye-Norris to win the 2025/26 Greater Newcastle Region Men’s Fours championship trophy. They defeated a strong Nelson Bay quartet featuring Bradley Bailey, Nathan Mitchell, […]

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Ace all rounder Bryce Causley inspires victory over former club Nelson Bay Makos cricketer Bryce Causley (pictured receiving an award from ex-team mate Ashish Prasher) hit 75 and snared 3-17 on debut for Waterboard Wests.
Sport

Ace all rounder Bryce Causley inspires victory over former club

WATERBOARD Wests Cricket Club have reaped an early dividend from major recruit Bryce Causley in the Newcastle District Cricket Division Two men’s competition. After giving the Nelson Bay Makos sterling service over many summers as a star all rounder and dedicated club president, the evergreen Causley has linked with the Ducks for the 2025-26 season. […]

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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.
Sport

Luke Perry reaches 100 games with Grand Final victory

LOCAL rugby league all-star Luke Perry has hit a grand personal milestone, clocking up his 100th game with the Karuah Roos on the same day as the team’s historic grand final victory. The happy co-incidence was on 13 September, during the 34-28 victory over the Stockton Sharks at Lakeside. Luke has played for several teams […]

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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.
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 […]

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All Stars young guns lift Intermediate 13-14yrs netball championship trophy
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. […]

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On the couch with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I’VE started going to a gym and there’s a man there that leaves various personal items on the equipment I want to use. His drink bottle is on one, his towel is on another and then he leaves his backpack on a third machine. What is the gym etiquette around this? I only […]

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