Performers Xavier Vaughan, Isla Bailey and Elizabeth Kilday with Stewart, Colleen and Joe from The Backpack Venture.
THREE young Port Stephens performers are on a magical journey down the rabbit hole as cast members of a Young People’s Theatre production of Alice In Wonderland Jr. Xavier Vaughan, a Year 7 student at Irrawang High School, and Isla Bailey and Elizabeth Kilday from Year 8 and Year 7 respectively at Catherine McAuley Catholic […]
PORT Stephens is a vibrant region, with each town and village offering something special. Salamander Bay Town Centre is one of our key commercial and community hubs. Over time, it’s grown without a clear plan, but that’s changing. With your help, we’re creating a Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan to shape a vision for […]
Legatees Foz Breckenridge, Wendy Barwick, Doug Jacka, Bob Brown and Barbara Williams.
AT the recent annual general meeting (AGM) of Port Stephens Legacy Group (PSLG), changes were made to the Executive Committee. Legatee Bob Brown stepped down from the Chair to become a Vice Chair, and was replaced by Legatee Doug Jacka. And after many years on the executive team, Legatee Carol Selkirk stepped aside from her […]
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]
Summah Harrison, a former junior 100m champion, with the club’s NSW representatives Evelyn Jurisic, Joy Schneider, Denver Trojkovic, Naomi Reungkitchaya, Eva Hanrahan and Anna Taylor-Anderson at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
RISING Port Stephens athlete Anna Taylor-Anderson has been recognised for her sterling efforts on and off the athletics track. The talented 14-year-old from Salamander Bay received the prestigious Lee Thompson Memorial Sportsmanship Award at Port Stephens Athletics Club’s end-of-season presentation at Soldiers Point Bowling Club. It was a fitting reward for the Tomaree High School […]
Newcastle Knights’ international hooker Olivia Higgins is part of the 20-player Women's Origin squad for the interstate challenge series.
JILLAROOS rugby league hooker Olivia Higgins has spent time in camp with the NSW Women’s Origin squad. The Raymond Terrace golden girl was named in the 20-player Sky Blues squad that began their first week-long camp at Sydney Olympic Park last week, before travelling to Brisbane for the series opener against Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. […]
Nelson Bay Golf Club’s Jeannie Punshon (left) and Pam Townsend welcome a field of 140 to the tournament.
EXPERIENCE on the fairways is sure to be a factor as Nelson Bay Golf Club hosts the NSW Veteran Women Golfers’ Association (VWGA) tournament this Thursday and Friday 1-2 May. Sixteen Nelson Bay women are among the field of 140 from 26 NSW clubs, teeing off in the two day championship. Both days will be […]
Outstanding 13-year-old race walker Audrey Russell of Raymond Terrace, clinched a bronze medal in the Girls 14yrs 3000m walk at the National Athletics Championships in Perth.
RAYMOND Terrace race walking find Audrey Russell has capped a golden season on the athletics track with a national bronze medal. Competing at the National Athletics Championships in Perth, the 13-year old finished third in the Girls 14yrs 3000m walk final. It was a huge achievement by in-form Audrey who, despite the cool and blustery […]
