Inside the new childcare centre located in the grounds of the Tomaree Community College.
Inside the new childcare centre located in the grounds of the Tomaree Community College. The welcoming frontage of the childcare service. UNDER a brilliant Spring sky, the Tomaree Community College’s new Preschool and Long Day Care Centre was officially opened last Friday, marking a milestone moment for early childhood education in the region. The event […]
With the help of family, carers and Oakfield Ranch staff, Dawn made it to the camels
With the help of family, carers and Oakfield Ranch staff, Dawn made it to the camels Dawn was elated at the opportunity to ride the camels. NINETY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Dawn Byatt has a dream of riding a camel at Birubi Beach each year on her birthday, for as long as she’s able to. Last week carers, family […]
Kerry Porter braced herself against the quake.
Kerry Porter braced herself against the quake. The location of the earthquake. BULAHDELAH woke to an earthquake at 7.50am on Tuesday, 16 September. The earthquake occurred about two kilometres southwest of Bulahdelah at an initial depth of about 10.4 kilometres below the epicentre (surface), as reported by Geoscience Australia. The quake registered a magnitude of […]
Newcastle Airport received four major awards last Friday night in Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE Airport has taken out four major honours at the 2025 Business Hunter Awards, including the coveted Business of the Year title. The airport also received the Contribution to the Region and Excellence in Sustainability awards, while Airlines and Partnerships Manager Matthew Borger received the Outstanding Employee award. The honours were handed out in front […]
Peter Ballard, Doug Wheen and John Townsend on board Solanda.
Peter Ballard, Doug Wheen and John Townsend on board Solanda. Fleet at the start of a PSYC race day earlier this month. PORT Stephens Yacht Club (PSYC) is preparing to hoist the sails and ring in a new season with its Annual Season Opening Day on Saturday, 4 October, with the community warmly invited to […]
OYSTER farmers are reporting a mass mortality of oysters from leases in the Myall River, estimating stock losses worth over $4 million. They believe run-off from acid sulfate soils entering the estuary to be the cause. The leases in question are opposite the Winda Woppa reserve, downstream from the Singing Bridge that connects Tea Gardens […]
Young explorers are invited on an exciting quest to unravel clues and uncover hidden treasures scattered around the vessel.
Dating back to 1922, this showboat stands as a splendid testament to classic boat-building craftsmanship. Young explorers are invited on an exciting quest to unravel clues and uncover hidden treasures scattered around the vessel. BASED in Lemon Tree Passage, the Wangi Queen Showboat is a heritage attraction that entices both locals and visitors. Many people […]
Plenty of fun beyond the lanes at Raymond Terrace Strikezone.
A champion of junior bowling, Newcastle’s Former World Tenpin Champion, Amanda Bradley, is now a multi-award winning baby photographer at www.smikpix.com. Plenty of fun beyond the lanes at Raymond Terrace Strikezone. RAYMOND TERRACE Tenpin Bowl is ready to fill the Saturday sport gap left by the completion of the various football, hockey and netball winter […]
Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal Bay.
The Lolly Bug stocks confectionery from around the world. Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal Bay. THE Lolly Bug is a family owned business carrying over 1500 varieties of goodies! “We offer lollies, chocolates, gourmet foods and so much more,” The Lolly Bug team said. “Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal […]
