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 […]
Tilligerry United ace Indianna Eccles and rising Medowie FC stars Alice Pegg, Olivia Pacevski and Gracie Warrick.
PROMISING Medowie FC juniors Alice Pegg, Olivia Pacevski and Gracie Warrick are relishing a perfect start to their representative soccer careers. The talented trio formed part of the crack Newcastle 12 years Girls team that lifted the Community State Youth Championship trophy recently at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility. Under the expert guidance of leading […]
Danielle Wood. Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins.
AUSTRALIA is failing its younger generations and the chair of the Productivity Commission believes a policymaker “growth mindset” can help. Danielle Wood says the generational bargain is in peril. “Young people today believe they won’t live better lives than their parents did,” the head of the nation’s economic think tank will say at the National […]
Look closely and you will see ‘Stinkpot’ riding the tide in a protected rock pool. Photo: Rodd Owen.
ON arrival in Fingal Bay I was keen to explore all the fishing options available. Little did I consider that some 50 years later I am still learning all the opportunities that Fingal has to offer. The beach was the most obvious target on an incoming tide about halfway between the Surf Club and the […]
Michelle Rowland: the vast majority of childcare workers are good people. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS.
PARENTS and advocates say reforms to improve working-with-children checks are a step in the right direction but they want more action to keep kids in childcare safe. Fast-tracked reforms unveiled on Friday will ensure that by the end of the year, anyone prevented from holding a working-with-children check in one state or territory will be […]
Nelson Bay Marlins AFL warrior Sophie Elliott booted two goals in her 100th match.
NELSON Bay Marlins women’s AFL warrior Sophie Elliott has reached a significant career milestone in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors competition. The forward dynamo chalked up her 100th game for the club last weekend and marked the occasion with another standout performance in the Marlins’ 44-20 victory over the Lake Macquarie Dockers at Tulkaba Oval. […]
Raymond Terrace Magpies held their annual Old Boys Day in support of club legend Darren ‘Edo’ Edmonds.
WARATAH-Mayfield have claimed bragging rights in the 2025 Newcastle Hunter Rugby League Men’s A Grade competition. The Cheetahs downed arch rivals Raymond Terrace Magpies 12-6 in the final preliminary round at Lakeside Sporting Complex last weekend to wrap up the minor premiership title. In doing so they spoiled the Magpies’ Old Boys Day party celebrations […]
NELSON Bay Croquet Club (NBCC) has cancelled the NSW Division 1 Mixed Doubles competition scheduled for 20 and 21 August due to flooding and extensive damage to courts. While competitors from across the state are disappointed this decision has been supported by Croquet New South Wales “Our committee has been working with Port Stephens Council […]
WE are so lucky to have so many grassroots community groups and individuals providing direct and trusted support to those most in need. They know our towns, our people and our challenges and achieve a lot with very limited resources. Council’s Community Funding program is one way we support and strengthen that work. The program […]
