Social media ban: How parents can help kids stay connected safely
AS Australia’s social media ban for under-16s edges closer, children are already worried about losing touch with their friends. But while the onus is on social media platforms to act, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) say the real battle will be at home – where parents must enforce the rules, manage their […]
Zenith Beach maintained its annual rating of ‘very good’. Photo: Beachwatch.
Water quality remains high at Port Stephens beaches
THE 2025 State of the Beaches Report has revealed the water quality of swimming spots has improved, thanks to a year of average-to-below average rainfall across NSW. Out of the 249 sites across NSW, water quality has improved at 23 swimming sites, while a further 179 kept their high score of ‘good’ to ‘very good’. […]
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jupiter exceeded its consultation target for the entire year by September.
Mask Up for Mental Health: Support the vital work of youth charity jupiter
jupiter exceeded its consultation target for the entire year by September. The youth charity offers a number of initiatives for young people outside of the counselling room. PORT Stephens’ leading youth mental health service, “jupiter – space to talk”, is urging the community to secure tickets for its Mask Up for Mental Health gala dinner […]
The crew of Pindimar/Tea Gardens Cat 7 watch a waterbomber refill. Photo: Mark Pryor.
Multiple units tackle lightning fire threatening Karuah farmland
New Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS recruit Jack using the drip torch to help build a fire break. Photo: Mark Pryor. The crew of Pindimar/Tea Gardens Cat 7 watch a waterbomber refill. Photo: Mark Pryor. Smoke rises as the fire encroaches on pastoral land west of Karuah. Photo: Mark Pryor. A BUSHFIRE started by lightning threatened farmland […]
The Place Is Yours aims to give young people a voice in creating vibrant, inclusive spaces and opportunities.
Council launches youth-led project in Raymond Terrace
PORT Stephens Council has officially launched The Place Is Yours, a youth-led project designed to empower young people to shape their community, build new skills, and foster a sense of pride in Raymond Terrace Funded through a $50,000 Youth Opportunities Grant from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, The Place Is Yours aims to […]
The program focuses on increasing rates of desexing, microchipping and lifetime registration while encouraging the uptake of voluntary containment of pet cats.
Cat education program expanded to Port Stephens
THE RSPCA’s Keeping Cats Safe at Home program will be expanded to another 19 local council areas in NSW, including Port Stephens. The $6 million information and advice program, funded by the NSW Environmental Trust and supported by the NSW Government, aims to curb the impact cats have on our native wildlife and help domestic […]
Winners of the KMYC inaugural fishing competition: Dickie Dyer, Mitch Burrows, Club Commodore Jim Timody, Johnno and Milton Burrows.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Fishing in memory of a legend
THE Karuah Motor Yacht Club (KMYC) has honoured the late Bob Dyer with the establishment of an annual fishing competition, which was conducted for the first time earlier in the month. Bob was a tireless worker over many years through his involvement and membership of the Maitland Offshore Fishing Club and will best be remembered […]
