Snowfall blanketed the roads near Armidale. Photo: NSW SES.
‘Lake Monterra’ in Hawks Nest, where floodwaters cannot drain away. Yaccaba Headland vanishes behind the southerly front, seen from the Winda Woppa Erosion Zone. Tree damage in North Arm Cove after a wild night of rain and winds on 3 August. Photo: Stroud SES. Bucketts Way road surface damage on 2 August. Photo: Stroud SES. […]
The Term 3 Week 2 winners of Community PBL awards with their school representatives.
THE Term 3 Week 2 winners of Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Leaning (PBL) awards have been announced. Irrawang PS: Liam is a dedicated PBL representative who independently goes out of his way to assist teachers and students. Liam regularly runs morning assemblies where he discusses the weekly focus, important messages and daily reminders. […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were proudly carried.
Many community members attended the march, including local students. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were proudly carried. RAYMOND Terrace concluded NAIDOC celebrations with a street march on Monday 28 July. The march marked the final day of NAIDOC in Port Stephens, where events have taken place since 3 July. “The cold and windy weather […]
THE State Government has welcomed the Standing Committee on State Development’s report into beneficial and productive post-mining land use, supporting all of its 13 recommendations. In a statement last week, the Government stated it is “committed to supporting coal-producing communities as the demand for coal declines over time”. The Future Jobs and Investment Authority, in […]
More than 122,000 people experience homelessness in Australia every night. Photo: Leigh Watson.
THIS Homelessness Week (4 to 10 August), Port Stephens Council is encouraging the community to reflect on the challenges faced by people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. More than 122,000 people experience homelessness in Australia every night, a figure often misunderstood. It’s not just about sleeping rough; most are in temporary or insecure housing, […]
Marian McKell turned 100 on 18 July. Helen Southall celebrated her 100th on 31 July. JULY was a month of birthday celebrations at Harbourside Port Stephens, with two of its residents turning 100. Marian McKell celebrated her 100th birthday on 18 July and fellow resident Helen Southall soon followed, reaching the milestone on 31 July. […]
Georgia takes on the role of the mouse, Nibbles.
Georgia takes on the role of the mouse, Nibbles. Camille plays the mother cat, Esther. TWO Port Stephens students have scored roles in The Shoemaker’s Secret, an original production by the renowned Young People’s Theatre Newcastle. Despite having no previous drama experience, Year 4 students Camille and Georgia impressed during the audition and have since […]
FLUENCE Energy has been selected to deliver the 500 MW/2000 MWh Tomago Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Tomago BESS will be located within the Tomago Industrial Estate, northwest of Newcastle. The project has already been approved by the NSW government. “We are honoured to be selected by AGL and partner with them on the […]
The Original Ferry Crew for 2025. Photos: Original Tea Gardens Ferry.
The Original Ferry Crew for 2025. Photos: Original Tea Gardens Ferry. Deckhand Monika with Kerrie. Christmas in July cruise guests wait to get onboard. WINTER wet and chill have not dampened the spirits of the Original Tea Gardens Ferry, with the owner and crew finalists for two major regional business awards. The Original Tea Gardens […]
