December 22, 2025
Ali Mitchell caps off stellar school year Ali Mitchell proudly displays her Senior Sports Person and Ampol Best All Rounder awards.
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Ali Mitchell caps off stellar school year

SHOAL Bay’s touch football golden girl Ali Mitchell has collected another two major awards in her final year at Tomaree High School. Eighteen-year-old Ali – who steered the Australian Emus to an Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup championship title back in May – was named the school’s Senior Sports Person of the Year, and took […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I’ve told my husband he is sometimes insensitive in his responses, but he doesn’t seem to be able to change. Do you have any suggestions? He’s great in every other respect. Claudia Q. Dear Claudia, Firstly, I offer my condolences regarding your husband’s occasional insensitivity. People can be brash or unthinking at times […]

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Stinker’s History: SS Sophia Jane
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Stinker’s History: SS Sophia Jane

THE first ship to sail between Yacaaba and Tomaree, into the calm waters of Port Stephens, was the “Salamander” – a convict ship that arrived in Australia on 21 August 1791 as one of 11 ships in the 3rd Fleet. Since that first arrival, ships from around the world have sought the refuge of the […]

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Stargazing: The young woman who wants to be first on Mars
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Stargazing: The young woman who wants to be first on Mars

PICTURE this: you’re 23 years old, and while most of your peers are still navigating university or working out what to do with their lives, you’ve already chosen your destiny. Not fame, not fortune – but Mars. That’s the life of Alyssa Carson, a young American who has devoted almost every waking hour to one […]

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Uniting Church in Salamander Bay packed for Springtime High Tea Spirited partygoers enjoying the tea, treats and tunes at the Springtime High Tea.
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Uniting Church in Salamander Bay packed for Springtime High Tea

Spirited partygoers enjoying the tea, treats and tunes at the Springtime High Tea. One of the high tea towers adorned with homemade cakes, pastries and meringues. The Bay Spring Ensemble playing ‘Canon in D’. THE Uniting Church in Salamander Bay was abloom with colour, conversation and classical charm last Saturday afternoon as more than 80 […]

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Another round of PBL winners announced Week 10 PBL winners.
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Another round of PBL winners announced

THE Term 3 Week 10 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 10 winners: Irrawang PS: Chelsea has been nominated for her outstanding performance at the Regional Athletics Carnival. Chelsea represented Irrawang with pride and demonstrated good sportsmanship by encouraging teammates and competitors. Chelsea’s positive attitude and commitment to excellence […]

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Karuah kids help rehabilitate Longworth Park The KPS kids are shown how to handle the seedlings before they plant them into the slope. All photos: supplied, Karuah Landcare Group.
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Karuah kids help rehabilitate Longworth Park

The KPS kids are shown how to handle the seedlings before they plant them into the slope. All photos: supplied, Karuah Landcare Group. The slope at the end of the day, all replanted and ready to grow again. Lily was involved in the planting. Myles planted some regenerative flora. Zayne with trophies from the many […]

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