Nelson Bay Marlins stars Catalina Labra Knox, Mikaela Burrows, Olivia Feldman and Tara Maguire were named in this year’s Hunter Central Coast AFL Women's Black Diamond Plate Team of the Year.
Newcastle City Blues roll Nelson Bay Marlins to clinch AFL title
NELSON Bay Marlins senior women’s AFL team have stamped themselves as genuine title contenders for the 2026 season. Olivia Feldman’s tenacious Marlins narrowly missed out on the AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Women’s Black Diamond Plate silverware this season but remain a force to be reckoned with in future campaigns. The experienced Feldman was one […]
Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to protect our resources
ORIGINALLY from a fishing family in Tweed Heads, I was amazed when I first arrived in Fingal Bay in 1974, at the fishing and seafood gathering opportunities offered around my new home in Port Stephens. Never had I gathered abalone, which at the time could be found in every underwater crack and crevice from Fingal […]
Enjoy a vibrant, family-friendly day of markets, live music, food stalls, and activities for all ages and interests.
Celebrate Spring at the Hunter Wetlands Centre’s Spring Festival
SPRING is in the air and the Hunter Wetlands Centre is inviting the public to celebrate the season at its annual open day on Sunday 28 September. Enjoy a family-friendly day of markets, live music, food stalls, and activities for all ages and interests. There will be plenty of fun for the kids including faceprinting, […]
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Nelson Bay Marlins Under 15 rugby league squad experienced a four day goodwill tour of NRL club Redcliffe Dolphins last week in Brisbane.
Nelson Bay Marlins thrive on Queensland rugby league trip
SOME of Port Stephens’ most promising rugby league juniors have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime educational trip to Queensland. Nelson Bay Marlins Junior Rugby League Club sent its two Under 15 teams on a four day goodwill tour to Brisbane last week where they were hosted by the fledgling Redcliffe Dolphins. Highlights for the young Marlins […]
QantasLink, the airport, Council and the state government are celebrating the flights as a ‘huge win’ for the Hunter’s tourism industry.
Direct flights to Perth a ‘huge win’ for tourism
NEWCASTLE Airport’s first direct flight to Perth took off last Monday, ending the need for Hunter travellers to drive to Sydney for westbound journeys. The three-times weekly service, operated by a 150-seat QantasLink Airbus A319, aligns with the NSW Government’s recently announced Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, which commits to improving access to and from regional […]
Mallabula Panthers finished runners-up to Clarence Town Cobras in this year’s Newcastle Hunter Men's D Grade Northern premiership.
Mallabula Panthers’ premiership dreams shattered
MALLABULA Panthers’ dreams of a unique rugby league premiership double in the Newcastle Hunter and Maitland competitions have been dashed. Both the Panthers men’s and women’s tackle teams figured in Grand Final action last weekend at the Lakeside Sporting Complex in Raymond Terrace – only to stumble at the final hurdle. Peter Maytom’s second ranked […]
The Gropers’ tireless forward pack, demonstrating their scrummaging skills.
Nelson Bay Gropers unearth Under 15 rugby talent
THEY didn’t lift any silverware during this year’s Hunter Junior Rugby campaign but Nelson Bay Gropers can salute the deeds of their talented Under 15s boys and girls squads. In an encouraging milestone, the Gropers boys team snapped an eight year hoodoo by qualifying for their first ever finals series – bowing out after a […]
From the Mayor’s desk: Youth Summit gives students a voice
YOUNG people in Port Stephens never cease to amaze me with their ideas, creativity and passion. It’s clear they want to be a voice for the future. That’s why I’m excited Council is holding its first Youth Summit this month. The Youth Summit is a one-day event that brings together around 50 students from local […]
