Port Stephens residents are being asked to support Legacy’s fundraiser.
PORT STEPHENS Legacy members are busy preparing for a major annual fundraiser. Legacy Badge Week is an annual fundraising and awareness event held by Legacy Australia to support the widows, children and families of Australian veterans who have lost their lives or are experiencing health issues from their service to our country. Legacy was formed […]
Roy received his VP Day commemorative medal from the Governor-General in Canberra. Photo: Facebook. Roy and Lynette at the Tea Gardens Vietnam Veterans Memorial day in Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Wreaths were laid at the reflecting pool inside the Australian War Memorial before the Last Post. Photo: Facebook. WORLD War Two veteran and Tea […]
The decision comes after years of local campaigning against the project, with fears of impacts to the marine ecosystem and the fishing sector among the key concerns raised.
PROJECT proponents Equinor and Oceanex Energy have made the decision not to proceed with the Novocastrian Offshore Wind Farm. The project partners had, in February 2024, been offered a licence to explore the feasibility of a two gigawatt offshore wind farm off the coast of the Hunter, however this has now been turned down. Minister […]
The cast of Confetti & Chaos.
The cast of Confetti & Chaos. The cast of Confetti & Chaos. HAWKS Nest Golf Club is excited to announce that on Thursday, 25 September, the clubhouse will be transformed into the scene of the most unforgettable and disastrously funny wedding reception you’ll ever attend. The interactive dinner-theatre production Confetti & Chaos will bring an […]
Pat Maslen recalls her early days.
THIS is part two of a recollection of growing up on Marsh Road in the 1950s, as told by Patricia Hawkins (nee Maslin). DAD was a market gardener sharing with his brothers Cyril, Keith, Alan and my grandfather Herb. He had four children to feed so, to supplement the income, he took a job on […]
Outstanding netball sisters Bella, Sophie and Gemma Edwards have represented Nelson Bay with distinction at Junior Carnivals in 2025.
WHEN Soldiers Point twins Bella and Gemma Edwards rocked up to watch elder sister Sophie shoot goals for her local team at the Nelson Bay Netball Association (NBNA) courts as fresh-faced eight-year-olds, they were more than impressed. Admiring their sibling’s prowess under the ring, the regular roll ups piqued the twins’ interest and lit a […]
Mallabula Panthers are on the brink of a Grand Final appearance in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League D Grade Northern Division competition after downing Clarence Town Cobras 20-16 last weekend at Tomaree Sports Ground.
MALLABULA Panthers are daring to dream in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League D Grade Northern Division competition. Matt Sheals’ rampant charges are gearing up for this Saturday’s Grand Final qualifier against minor premiers Stroud Raiders after toppling rivals Clarence Town Cobras twice in the space of seven days. The resurgent Panthers downed the second ranked […]
The masterplan aims to provide a ‘clear framework’ for the future of the Council-owned land opposite Woolworths.
PORT Stephens Council is creating a detailed masterplan of Medowie Town Centre in collaboration with the local community. As Port Stephens’ fastest growing suburb, Council says the plan is essential to accommodate Medowie’s future growth. “This masterplan will provide a clear framework for the future of the Council-owned land opposite Woolworths,” Mayor Leah Anderson said. […]
DEAR News Of The Area, ECONETWORK Port Stephens welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Draft Salamander Bay Shopping (Town) Centre Plan. EcoNetwork is a not-for-profit, politically unaligned, 100 percent volunteer-run conservation organisation with a membership base of over 30 community groups and businesses. Our purpose is to support our members to advocate […]
