December 25, 2025
Stinker’s Fishin’: Monster mullet
Local News

Stinker’s Fishin’: Monster mullet

WITH the mullet schools moving on, it was one of the last schools of fish that surprised even the fishermen. As the fish were hauled closer to the beach it was noticed that the mullet were different to all the fish that had been caught earlier in the season. These mullet were monsters, all weighing […]

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Stinker’s History: Daphne the author
Local News

Stinker’s History: Daphne the author

RECENTLY I wrote about the amazing life and times of Geoffrey Wikner. I mentioned in that article that I was introduced to Mr Wikner by my neighbour, a lady by the name of Daphne Rooke. As it was with Mr Wikner, Daphne has an extraordinary story to tell. The following is a small part of […]

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NSW Gov committee investigating access to public land and waterways
Port Stephens

NSW Gov committee investigating access to public land and waterways

A NSW Government committee has begun investigating access to publicly owned land and waterways in New South Wales, including national parks, marine reserves, crown land, state forests, water catchments and Aboriginal land. The Select Committee on Access Restrictions to Public Lands and Waterways was established by a resolution of the NSW Legislative Council on Wednesday […]

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This week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning award winners PBL award winners receive their awards.
Community, School

This week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning award winners

THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Claire has been nominated for her willingness to assist others at school and in the community. She goes out of her way to support children with diverse learning needs, helping them to regulate their emotions so […]

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Meet the crew who keep Marine Rescue boats running Maintenance crew members Mark, Victoria, Ken, Mark (Boat Manager), Rob (Coxswain), Bob, and Ian (Chief Engineer).
Community

Meet the crew who keep Marine Rescue boats running

Maintenance crew members Mark, Victoria, Ken, Mark (Boat Manager), Rob (Coxswain), Bob, and Ian (Chief Engineer). Maintenance crew member Bob Montgomery. EVERY Wednesday morning, before most people have had their second coffee, a group of volunteers is already elbow-deep in checklists, toolkits, and the unmistakable scent of salt and diesel. They’re not responding to an […]

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Light and Luminosity on display at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Carol Young and her featured work.
Event

Light and Luminosity on display at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Carol Young and her featured work. A striking painting from the centre’s latest exhibition. LOCAL artists have used their creative skills to manipulate light and colour in the latest exhibition at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC). “Luminosity” explores the interplay of light in art, with innovative works that highlight brightness, shadow, and transformation. The […]

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Hunter projects benefit from Newcastle Permanent grant funding Prelude will connect Hunter-based early childhood educators with allied health workers, early intervention teachers and other experts.
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Hunter projects benefit from Newcastle Permanent grant funding

Prelude will connect Hunter-based early childhood educators with allied health workers, early intervention teachers and other experts. The Men’s Table takes a peer-led, placed-based approach to combatting social isolation and mental health challenges faced by men. FIVE Hunter projects are set to benefit from a share in almost $750,000 as part of Newcastle Permanent Charitable […]

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Nelson Bay Croquet Club celebrates anniversary
Sport Results

Nelson Bay Croquet Club celebrates anniversary

CNSW Division 2 Doubles Runners-up: David Wilson, Ray Chapman (Tournament Referee), Marty Quirke and David Scott (Tournament Manager). Margaret-Rose Thompson with Social Secretary Faby Batho. NELSON Bay Croquet Club members celebrated 29 years of active competitive and social croquet on 17 June. In 1996 eleven members led by Margaret-Rose and Tommy Thompson plus Anne and […]

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Applications open for Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grant Program
Community

Applications open for Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grant Program

APPLICATIONS are now open for Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grants program, which funds community-led, local projects across Australia. Eligible not-for-profit groups from New South Wales can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects which have the primary purpose of improving connection and mental wellbeing in their local communities. Since 2020, Australia Post […]

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