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Health

Process begins for urgent care clinic in Maitland

AN expressions of interest (EOI) process to establish a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) in Maitland closed on 15 July. The EOI was open to existing general practices, community health centres and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. Fifty new Medicare UCCs were announced in the 2025-26 Budget, set to provide walk-in, bulk-billed treatment for urgent […]

Community

Council and Worimi Green Team hosting Cultural Cool Burn Workshop

PORT Stephens Council and the Worimi Green Team are delivering another culturally informed cool burn educational workshop to round out a successful three year project aimed at improving koala habitat, enhancing biodiversity and fire management in the region. This workshop is being delivered as part of a number of on-ground burns in collaboration with Worimi […]

Sport

Nelson Bay Gropers outclass rugby rivals Cooks Hill

NELSON Bay men’s rugby team has sounded an ominous warning to rivals that they are premiership material in this year’s Hunter Suburban Rugby competition. The Gropers showed their title credentials with a rousing 32-19 victory over previously unbeaten Cooks Hill last Saturday in a classic tussle at Bill Strong Oval. Powerhouse lock Mitch Affleck, skilful […]

Opinion

The history of our busy port

Loading timber from a hulk off Pindimar. The 1927 leather-bound ledger meticulously kept by Percy Ward. The 1927 leather-bound ledger meticulously kept by Percy Ward. IT IS difficult to imagine that back in the late 1800s up till the early 1900s, as our area’s population was growing, that the only transport was by water. The […]

From The Mayor's Desk

From the Mayor’s Desk: Cr Leah Anderson

RAYMOND Terrace is experiencing exciting growth and development, and this is good news for our community. Over the past year, Council has approved plans for 77 new homes in Raymond Terrace, with another 27 housing units currently under assessment. This shows that people are starting to believe in Raymond Terrace’s bright future and want to […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, Since the recent heavy rain events, we now have a flock of bin chickens in our yard. They are not a very attractive bird, but I can’t seem to shoo them away. How do I get rid of them? Jonathan R. Ah, Jonathon Using the term bin chicken tells me everything I need […]

Film

The Big Screen

THIS is the week this particular cinephile has been awaiting, with the all new Superman flying into theatres. While films based on comics owned by Warner Bros. have been a mixed bag (to be generous), the involvement of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) as writer, director and creative head for films under the “DC […]

Local News

Stinker’s Fishin’: Bream off the beach

Bundabah champions Hazel and Audrey with a couple of thumping bream caught just behind the shore break. Hazel Sweeny with a monster bream caught along Hawks Nest Beach. AFTER writing as many fishing articles as I have over the years it could be expected that nothing much would surprise me. Well, I must say I […]

Government

Council launches ‘Local Voices’ competition to raise awareness of safe speeds

COUNCIL is inviting local budding content creators, safety advocates and creatives to educate the Port Stephens community on safe driving speeds. The Local Voices competition gives Port Stephens residents the opportunity to get creative in sharing their perspectives, telling their stories and raising awareness of the importance of safe speeds on our local roads. “Local […]

Dorin's Drawin'

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