December 23, 2025
On the couch with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

On the couch with Jasminda

Dear Jasminda, “On the weekend, my partner and I went to a Murder Mystery Lunch. We have since decided that we would actually prefer to remain in character. Is it okay to do this indefinitely? Cardinal Matteo Rossi. Dear Cardinal, I’m assuming that is your Murder Mystery name and not your current moniker and occupation. […]

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Vietnam Veterans Day commemorated in Tea Gardens Artillery gunner and ‘Nasho’ Merv Mills spoke about the Battle of Long Tan, and his own Vietnam War experiences. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Community, Event

Vietnam Veterans Day commemorated in Tea Gardens

Artillery gunner and ‘Nasho’ Merv Mills spoke about the Battle of Long Tan, and his own Vietnam War experiences. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. The skies miraculously cleared after days of rain for the intimate ceremony at Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Merv Mills with the M2A2 Howitzer at Tea Gardens’ Anzac Park, the same model he […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: Calm water in the Gantry When conditions permitted supplies for the lighthouse were delivered to the island by off loading on the beach.
Fishing

Stinker’s Fishin’: Calm water in the Gantry

When conditions permitted supplies for the lighthouse were delivered to the island by off loading on the beach. The Gantry remains a safe place in wild seas. THE Gantry or Government Hole is a small natural cove on Fingal Island protected from the southerly wind and boiling sea. Facing north the waters inside the Gantry […]

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Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire Image: supplied.
Local News

Stargazing: that big ball of nuclear fire

THE next time you see the sunrise, take a moment. That big ball of nuclear fire lighting up your morning sky is not just sitting there politely waiting for you to make coffee. It’s racing around the Milky Way at an eye-watering 828,000 km/h, dragging Earth and the rest of the solar system along for […]

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Latest round of Community PBL award winners announced The latest round of PBL award winners.
Local News

Latest round of Community PBL award winners announced

THE Term 3 Week 5 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 5 winners: Irrawang PS: Isabelle truly leads by example. She works collaboratively with her peers, shows kindness, and treats both students and staff with respect in every situation. Belle actively supports other children in managing their emotions and […]

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Raymond Terrace legends in NSW teams for Queensland Test series
Sport

Raymond Terrace legends in NSW teams for Queensland Test series

Lee Schraner. Natasha Van Eldik. Zoe Nicholls. RAYMOND Terrace international lawn bowlers Lee Schraner and Natasha Van Eldik will spearhead their respective NSW Open representative teams for the upcoming Queensland Test series. The decorated Jackaroos will be joined by rising Raymond Terrace female bowler Zoe Nicholls, who has gained selection in the NSW Development Under […]

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Myall Coast Surf Lifesavers feted at Rescue of the Year Gala Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club members enjoyed the gala dinner at the Hyatt Regency overlooking Sydney’s Darling Harbour. Photo: Wayne Bower.
Local News

Myall Coast Surf Lifesavers feted at Rescue of the Year Gala

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club members enjoyed the gala dinner at the Hyatt Regency overlooking Sydney’s Darling Harbour. Photo: Wayne Bower. Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib, TGHNSLSC club captain Wayne Bower, Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, Jack Alterator BM, Hunter Branch President Henry Scruton, Gingerlily Shelton BM, TGHNSLSC Vice President Jackie […]

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