Nelson Bay flanker Lewis Affleck wins a lineout and offloads to half back Kade Redmond.
FOR sheer versatility, Nelson Bay Gropers backline trump card Will Clark ranks with the best in Hunter Suburban Rugby. The spring heeled Clark has proved a valuable acquisition for the Gropers this season with classy performances at fullback, centre and five-eighth to help guide the Port Stephens-based club into the top three on the Presidents […]
Australian U18 surfing champion Eden Hasson is keen to return to his favourite reef break at Cloud 9 in the Philippines later this year.
RIDING the incredible waves at Cloud 9 in the Philippines is a major talking point for champion Anna Bay surfer Eden Hasson. When the World Surfing League Qualifying Series (WSLQS) heads to the exotic Siargao Island in October, the 18-year-old prodigy will be chasing valuable points at his favourite reef break. “This is one of […]
TRANSPORT for NSW has announced $500,000 in funding for the latest round of its Community Road Safety Grants program. Chadi Chalhoub, Executive Director for Transport Safety at Transport for NSW, said this funding matches the significant investment made in 2024 and reflects the importance of community-led efforts to help make roads safer. “Local communities know […]
AFTER 19 years of steady, silent service through the night, Peter Bliss, a dedicated member of Marine Rescue Port Stephens, has hung up the headset on his final overnight shift. Often working while the rest of the community slept, Peter was one of the unit’s most reliable night radio operators, logging a remarkable 1,323 shifts […]
A PEDESTRIAN has tragically died following a crash in Medowie. About 1.40am on Sunday 3 August 2025, emergency services were called to Medowie Road following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Port Stephens Hunter Police District arrived to find a man had been hit by a car. The man – believed to be aged […]
Allegro Energy was named Outstanding Start-Up in 2024 for its pioneering work in sustainable, water-based energy storage solutions.
TIME is running out for manufacturers across the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast to submit their nominations for the Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025 (HMA 2025), with entries closing in just a few weeks. Now in its 21st year, the Hunter Manufacturing Awards shine a spotlight on the region’s manufacturing excellence, recognising businesses of […]
Alison Penfold is only the second woman from the NSW Nationals elected to Federal Parliament.
THE ongoing challenges of the May floods were the focus of Alison Penfold’s maiden speech to Federal Parliament on Wednesday 30 July. Ms Penfold was elected the new Nationals MP for Lyne on 3 May. The poll was yet to be officially declared when record flooding hit parts of the electorate, claiming lives and livestock, […]
A NEW maritime facility will be built in Newcastle to attract servicing of international super yachts and new saleyards infrastructure will be delivered in Singleton. The State Government is investing $8.73 million into the two Hunter projects through its Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program. With co-contributions from the two successful applicants, the projects […]
Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am.
Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am. Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am. Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am. THE much-loved Hawks Nest Beachside Pro-Am returns to the Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC) from 5-6 September. The Pro-Am has become much more than a golf tournament in recent years; it’s one of the biggest annual highlights […]
3/21 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay1 Bed, 1 Bath and internal laundryPrice: $590,000 HERE is an opportunity to purchase a one-bedroom ground floor unit which is directly opposite the ever-popular Nelson Bay Beach and Fly Point. Take a leisurely stroll to the d’Albora Marina, restaurants, cafes, bars and the Nelson Bay town centre. If you’re feeling […]
