THE festive spirit has ignited in the Port Stephens region, with the announcement that the Medowie Community Carols will take place again this year. The Medowie Progress Association and ELARIA Events will stage the event on Saturday 13 December at Ferodale Sports Complex. The evening promises music, singing and community camaraderie under the stars, as […]
Finalists will be recognised and winners announced at the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Gala on Thursday 30 October at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre.
THE finalists of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) have been announced for 2025, recognising the breadth and capability of the manufacturing sector across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and surrounding regions. A record number of entries were received this year, reflecting a strong mix of first-time entrants, emerging start-ups and established industry leaders. […]
BUTLER Building won the pinnacle award at the 2025 HIA Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathrooms Awards, being presented the HIA Hunter Home of the Year award for a project described as “nothing short of a masterpiece”. The Awards were announced on 18 October in front of a capacity audience of industry leaders and peers […]
Screenshots from the CCTV footage released by NSW Police. Screenshots from the CCTV footage released by NSW Police. DETECTIVES have released CCTV footage as they appeal for public assistance in relation to an armed hold up that occurred last year. Shortly after 8pm on Thursday 18 April 2024 officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District responded […]
Author Carmen with husband/illustrator Steven Allen, at the recent Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
TWO days after prolific local children’s author Carmen Allen launched her latest book, it was on Amazon’s “best-seller” list. “Molly’s New Treasure” is book number five in a series. It follows Princess Molly and her friends as they set out on the adventure of a lifetime: a royal treasure hunt across a mysterious island with […]
Raymond Terrace ‘Three Threes’ lawn bowls team defeated East Maitland to clinch the Midweek Final.
RAYMOND Terrace lawn bowlers have enhanced the club’s reputation as a sporting powerhouse. Club legend Natasha Van Eldik’s induction into the World Bowls Hall of Fame and the phenomenal success achieved at this year’s Greater Newcastle Region Open championships, underline the organisation’s depth of talent. This strength was seen in the club clinching Greater Newcastle […]
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]
Medowie FC’s outstanding U14 boys team celebrate after winning an historic Northern NSW Champion of Champions trophy in Coffs Harbour.
Medowie FC’s outstanding U14 boys team celebrate after winning an historic Northern NSW Champion of Champions trophy in Coffs Harbour. Medowie FC Under 14 players gather around player of the moment Jaxon Everill after his goalkeeping heroics. MEDOWIE Football Club’s all-conquering Under 14 boys team are the pride of the region after etching their names […]
Nelson Bay women's rugby half back Leah Nowlan receives the award from club stalwart Marilyn Buchanan and team manager Leigh Byfield.
NELSON Bay’s Leah Nowlan has been recognised for a stellar season in the Hunter Women’s Premier Rugby competition. The 25-year-old half back demonstrated her leadership and organisational skills both on and off the field to take out the club’s Marilyn Buchanan Award. She received her perpetual trophy, which recognises outstanding service above and beyond from […]
JUST like their team moniker, the red hot Lava Girls netball team exploded into championship form to sweep all the accolades in this year’s Nelson Bay Association competition. Peaking at the right time of the season, this gifted group clinched the Cadet Division (15-17yrs) premiership title with a decisive 34-22 victory over minor premiers Bluebelles […]
