May 10, 2025
23 Morna Point Road, Anna Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
Property

23 Morna Point Road, Anna Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate

23 Morna Point Road, Anna BayAuctionOpen House: 3 May 2025, 10:00-10:30am LOCATED approximately 260 metres from the water, this Torrens title property offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Designed for low maintenance living, the home features an open-plan layout with two spacious living areas and a huge undercover outdoor area perfect for entertaining. A private courtyard […]

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Stinker’s History: More than farmers on Marsh Road At the time oysters were grown on leases with racks made from black mangrove ‘sticks’. Black mangroves were harvested in all estuaries along the entire coastline.
Port Stephens

Stinker’s History: More than farmers on Marsh Road

LAST October I released my final local history book, “Marsh Road”. The book told of the endeavours of the dairy farming community which branched out to grow and sell vegetables of the highest quality. Not all residents along Marsh Road were dependent on the land however. The rich waters of Tilligerry Creek, which flow adjacent […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, YET again I have destroyed my healthy eating plan over Easter. The couple of kilos I lost following my New Year’s resolution are back on the scales. It all feels like a waste of time trying to get fit and healthy. Do I just give in and give up? Tina P. Dear Tina, […]

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The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

MARVEL studios unleashes its next great experimental flick this week, hoping that the Thunderbolts will capture new audiences in the same way the Guardians of the Galaxy did. Taking a page from their competitor DC’s Suicide Squad films, the premise sees several of the supporting “anti-heroes” from previous Marvel films and television shows thrown together, […]

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State Outrigger Canoe Championships to be held at Shoal Bay Beach A previous state title event at Shoal Bay Beach.
Sport

State Outrigger Canoe Championships to be held at Shoal Bay Beach

THE NSW Marathon Outrigger Canoe Championships will see competitors paddling their way towards victory at Shoal Bay Beach this weekend, 3-4 May. “It’s heartening to see the support of the local community and its Council [for] this magnificent sport, where all ages can be competitive and enjoy the wonderful land and seascape of amazing Port […]

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Nelson Bay commemorates Anzac Day The RAAF Catafalque Party march to the memorial.
Regional

Nelson Bay commemorates Anzac Day

The RAAF Catafalque Party march to the memorial. Nelson Bay RSL President Mark Balsarini opens proceedings. Wing Commander Nicholson gives the main address. The moment an F-35A Lightning aircraft from RAAF Williamtown performed a flypast. Personnel from RAAF Williamtown march through Nelson Bay. Veterans lead the march to the Nelson Bay memorial. Musicians Private Luke […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to go crabbing
Food

Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to go crabbing

OF all the seafood available to us I enjoy a good feed of blue swimmer crabs more than anything else. Crumbed calmari, mud crabs, fresh prawns, lobster mornay and battered fish are all hard to beat. However, if I am forced to select one, it would be a blue swimmer crab. For cooking, add half […]

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Hooligan and Zen reign after Sail Port Stephens wash-out Sail Port Stephens 2025 Performance Series Div 1 IRC winner Hooligan. Photo: Promocean Media.
Sport

Hooligan and Zen reign after Sail Port Stephens wash-out

  Sail Port Stephens 2025 Performance Series Div 1 IRC winner Hooligan. Photo: Promocean Media.   IRC Div 2 winner Zen 40. Photo: Promocean Media.   Super RC IRC winner Bumblebee V. Photo: Promocean Media.   Super RC line honours winner Wild Oats X. Photo: Promocean Media.   Super RC PHS winner 51st Project. Photo: […]

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Port Stephens Power AFL women too strong for Wyong Lakes Magpies Port Stephens Power’s senior men's AFL team will be chasing their second win of the season against Cardiff Hawks Thirds at Pasterfield Sports Complex.
Sport

Port Stephens Power AFL women too strong for Wyong Lakes Magpies

PORT Stephens Power and Nelson Bay Marlins senior women’s AFL teams have set a cracking pace in this year’s Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Plate competition. Both clubs are entrenched at the top of the premiership table after posting back-to-back victories in the opening two rounds of the 2025 series. Emma Chester’s revamped Power line […]

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Dominant start for Nelson Bay Marlins senior squads Talented Nelson Bay Marlins AFL prospect Jessie Blyth has performed strongly for the club’s in-form women's squad.
Sport

Dominant start for Nelson Bay Marlins senior squads

NELSON Bay Marlins continued their dominant start to the 2025 AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Men’s Black Diamond Plate competition after blitzing Singleton Roosters at Dick  Burwell Oval. The classy Marlins showed their skill and power to crush the Roosters 23.15 (153) to 1.1 (7) in a one-sided contest and serve notice that they are […]

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