Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director.
Anya Ingram with her award, at Tea Gardens Public School. Principal Mark Clemson with Anya Ingram and the Regional Director. TEA Gardens Public School teacher Anya Ingram has been recognised in the NSW Department of Education Regional North Excellence Awards. Only three teachers from across the 20-plus public schools in the Port Stephens network are […]
The Maslen family on Marsh Road.
THIS is a recollection of growing up on Marsh Road in the 1950s, as told by Patricia Hawkins (nee Maslin). AFTER five years of waiting for building supplies, caused by shortages after World War Two, my father Eric Maslen and mother Doris abandoned their plan of building their house on my grandfather Herbert’s property. They […]
IF you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside, tilt your head back, and marvel at the heavens, August is it. This month, the night sky becomes a stage for some of the most breathtaking celestial performances you’re likely to witness in years – and here in Australia, we have front-row seats. It all began […]
Club member Jo running Tiger through agility and obedience training.
The Port Stephens Dog Training Club at Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace. Club member Jo running Tiger through agility and obedience training. Club volunteer Phillippa Stone with her faithful sidekick Colin. EVERY Sunday morning during school term, Boomerang Park in Raymond Terrace comes alive with the sound of wagging tails, clickers, and enthusiastic commands as dogs […]
Amelia Johnson made a mid-career switch to become an aviator and now mentors young female pilots. Photo: supplied.
A GROWING number of female pilots are making their mark in one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia, saying more women should fly planes. “The aircraft doesn’t care what gender you are. It responds to skill and judgment,” pilot Amelia Johnson tells AAP. “The feeling of flying yourself for the first time is unlike […]
Week 3 PBL winners.
Week 3 PBL winners. Week 4 PBL winners. THE Term 3 Week 3 and Week 4 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 3 winners: Irrawang PS: Lucy works well with others, shows kindness and is respectful to both students and staff in all settings. Lucy goes out of her […]
SHAC Managing Director Justin Hamilton, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington and SHAC Senior Designer Justin Pearson. A detailed site assessment from SHAC considered the site’s significant cultural, heritage and environmental value, as well as the constraints that limit future use. PRELIMINARY concepts for the future of Tomaree Lodge will be unveiled at a public […]
RAYMOND Terrace resident Leanne Pateman is among this year’s finalists in the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards (RIWA). The finalists were announced by Jodie Harrison MP and Hugh McDermott MP at Parliament House in Sydney. “Each year, these awards recognise the tireless and selfless contributions of women and girls from across NSW,” Ms Harrison said. “This […]
The car destroyed the shopfront of Lu&Co. Police attended the scene and the vehicle was towed. The store’s security cameras show the terrifying moment the car crashed into the store as Courtney’s mother was behind the counter. Photos: Lu&Co Facebook. The store’s security cameras show the terrifying moment the car crashed […]
