December 21, 2025
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Raymond Terrace StrikeZone transformed into Christmas wonderland StrikeZone’s Christmas wonderland set-up is delighting families.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Raymond Terrace StrikeZone transformed into Christmas wonderland

StrikeZone’s Christmas wonderland set-up is delighting families. StrikeZone’s Christmas wonderland set-up is delighting families. RAYMOND Terrace StrikeZone tenpin bowl has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland complete with Santa’s grotto where parents can take their own Chrissy photos absolutely free of charge. One bemused regular commented that she thought last year’s display was great, but […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe – Delicious and local for decades Delicious cakes, breads, pies, sausage rolls, pasties and more are on offer at Saxby's Bakery & Cafe.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe – Delicious and local for decades

SINCE 1989, Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe has served up delicious offerings to customers from throughout the Port Stephens region. “A scrumptious array of cakes, breads, pies, sausage rolls, pasties and other baked goodies are served at our comfortable cafe,” said the Saxby’s team. “Make that upcoming celebration all the more special with a cake from […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Hunter Valley Gardens sparkle with Christmas Lights Spectacular Summer holiday magic at the Christmas Lights Spectacular.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Hunter Valley Gardens sparkle with Christmas Lights Spectacular

Summer holiday magic at the Christmas Lights Spectacular. Summer holiday magic at the Christmas Lights Spectacular. Summer holiday magic at the Christmas Lights Spectacular. HUNTER Valley Gardens has again transformed into a glittering wonderland for the return of the Christmas Lights Spectacular until 26 January 2026. Visitors can wander through millions of dazzling lights, including […]

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Four youths charged after alleged pursuit
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Four youths charged after alleged pursuit

THREE teens and a child have been charged after an alleged highway pursuit. About 6.50am on Tuesday 9 December 2025, officers attached to Port-Stephens Hunter Police District attempted to stop a vehicle on the Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae. When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle allegedly continued towards […]

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Marine Rescue volunteers return 800-plus boaters to safety A Marine Rescue crew member with a rescued sailor.
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Marine Rescue volunteers return 800-plus boaters to safety

MARINE Rescue NSW volunteers across the state returned 823 people safely to shore during November, completing more than 370 search and rescue missions including 108 emergency responses. Acting Commissioner Todd Andrews said demand remains high for the volunteer service. “Following successive record months in September and October, our volunteers were in high demand throughout November, […]

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AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding package
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AOC rolls out $50-million athlete funding package

SPORTING mums and retiring athletes are key targets of a $50 million funding package from the Australian Olympic Committee. It’s being hailed as the AOC’s most significant athlete-funding initiative since the buildup to the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Capitalising on a boost from its sizeable investment portfolio, the AOC will set up the $20 million Olympian […]

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Recognition for long serving Nelson Bay player-coaches Daniel McKenzie and Peter Hamshaw Nelson Bay FC stalwarts Daniel McKenzie and Peter Hamshaw were honoured with life memberships at the club’s recent AGM.
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Recognition for long serving Nelson Bay player-coaches Daniel McKenzie and Peter Hamshaw

THEY don’t come more dedicated and loyal than Nelson Bay Football Club iron man Daniel McKenzie. After four decades of sterling service, the Salamander Bay native is one of the great survivors in the cauldron of the Newcastle Football Association community. There is no hint of retirement for the 46-year-old, who reached another career milestone […]

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On the couch with Jasminda
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On the couch with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, MY husband’s Netflix viewing history shows an abnormal amount of True Crime shows, serial killer series, and murder mysteries. Should I be worried? Petra L. Dear Petra, For some strange reason, many people like having the living daylights scared out of them for relaxation. I’m not one of them, and it sounds as […]

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