Sharalyn Drayton’s memoir ‘Finding Tomorrow’ named a finalist in National Book Awards
PORT Stephens author and Women’s Healing Sanctuary co-founder Sharalyn Drayton, has released her personal memoir “Finding Tomorrow”. The book explores Drayton’s journey through grief and healing following personal loss. She described the writing process as both painful and transformative. “Writing Finding Tomorrow was an act of survival as much as creativity,” she said. “Each word […]
Eat, sleep, knit, repeat: call for knitted donations for newborns in hospital
WHEN Kim Franks saw a Facebook post during the height of COVID-19 asking for knitted donations for newborns in hospital, she didn’t hesitate. With spare wool on hand and a desire to help, she picked up her needles to cast off and hasn’t stopped using those magic wands to conjure warmth, cosiness and kindness from […]
Community-built koala corridor deemed a success as wildlife returns
A COMMUNITY group’s dedicated koala corridor is proving busy, just in time for Save the Koala Month. Ingenia Lifestyle Natura joined forces with stakeholders including Port Stephens Council, Port Stephens Koala Hospital, and Koala Koalition EcoNetwork Port Stephens, to build the koala habitat. Koalas are now regularly spotted dozing in the eucalypts, a sign of […]
The Raising of the Flags ceremony was attended by local politicians and NSW Premier Chris Minns.
Hunter Surf Life Saving raises the flags for a new season
The Raising of the Flags ceremony was attended by local politicians and NSW Premier Chris Minns. NSW Premier Chris Minns shaking hands with Hunter SLS Nipper Mason Overton AS the weather heats up and locals prepare to enjoy another blissful summer, Hunter Surf Life Saving welcomed another season with its annual Raising of the Flags […]
The evening opened with a spectacular RAAF flyby.
Expanded terminal officially opens at Newcastle Airport
NEWCASTLE Airport officially opened its new international terminal last Thursday evening, 25 September. Around 300 guests including dignitaries, industry leaders and community representatives gathered to celebrate the expanded terminal. The evening opened with a spectacular RAAF flyby, followed by a Welcome to Country from Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway and a Smoking Ceremony led by […]
Community groups oppose potential development of Mambo Wetlands
COMMUNITY groups are voicing strong opposition to potential development within sections of the Mambo Wetlands, under Port Stephens Council’s Salamander Bay Place Plan. Maps included in the plan show that sections of the wetlands will be used for medical and commercial activity, parking and mixed-use housing. The proposal has sparked concern from the Mambo Wanda […]
Jubilant Stingrays players display their Juniors 11-12yrs championship trophies.
All conquering Stingrays bring home netball title
MATESHIP and teamwork are the telling factors when observing the traits of the all-conquering Stingrays junior netball side. Under the guidance of leading coach Linda Jones, the talented crop dominated this year’s Juniors 11-12yrs division in the Nelson Bay Netball Association to finish undefeated champions with a perfect record. The emerging Stringrays won all 14 […]
Printed Edition 02 OCTOBER 2025
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, Ivy and brother Allen Maslen off to Bobs Farm school along the bumpy Marsh Road in 1950.
Stinker’s History: Life at school
OPENED in 1879, the Anna Bay Public School gave the opportunity for the children of Bobs Farm pioneering families to be educated. Being situated around five kilometers from Bobs Farm it was quite a challenge to walk daily through the swampy marshland to attend school. Of those pupils to enrol in 1879, little five-year-old Morris […]
