THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Ruby is a dedicated PBL representative who independently goes out of her way to assist teachers and students. Ruby regularly runs morning assemblies where she discusses the weekly focus, important messages and daily reminders. She is […]
CLEAN-UP efforts continue following severe flooding in the Port Stephens area. Lake Macquarie City Council offered its support in clearing flood-affected waste in Raymond Terrace this week. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson was grateful for the help. “It is greatly appreciated by our community and Port Stephens Council,” she said. Minister for Emergency Management Kristy […]
Participants from across the Hunter volunteered for the exercise.
NEWCASTLE Airport’s new international terminal came to life last week as more than 120 local volunteers helped test the facility during a full-scale Mass Passenger Exercise. With surfboards in tow, guitars slung over shoulders and bags packed to the brim, participants from across the Hunter took on the role of international travellers. They moved through […]
A cruise ship entering Newcastle Harbour. Photo: Destination NSW.
SEVEN councils and two peak tourism organisations from the Hunter and Central Coast met for the first time last week, seeking to unlock new opportunities for local businesses to benefit from the regional cruise industry in NSW. The meeting marked the official launch of the three-year partnership, led by Port Authority of NSW, which brings […]
PORT Stephens Council has approved a motion that will see up to $9 million made available for the improvement of roads across the local government area (LGA). The motion was introduced at the most recent council meeting on Tuesday 10 June by Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson. Reading from a prepared report on the matter, […]
Rep netball convenor Nadina Marsh (left) with coach Emma Penfold (centre) and manager Mel Crain.
WITH a wealth of experience as a netball mentor, Nadina Marsh is a valuable asset to the sport she fosters passionately. You’ll find the dynamic representative netball convenor encouraging players, officials and umpires all year-round in the Port Stephens Netball Association (PSNA), based at Raymond Terrace. Whether it’s coaching aspiring or seasoned players, co-ordinating development […]
Dynamic Nelson Bay rugby fullback Will Clark bursts over for one of his four tries. Photo: Caleb Nettle.
Dynamic Nelson Bay rugby fullback Will Clark bursts over for one of his four tries. Photo: Caleb Nettle. Tireless Nelson Bay rugby forward Lewis Affleck charges upfield. A RETURN to his junior roots has rekindled the rugby career of Nelson Bay Gropers fullback sensation Will Clark. The dashing custodian demonstrated his value in the Hunter […]
Live, holiday, enjoy! 15/47-49 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 CarPrice: $629,000 SIT back and relax on your north facing balcony enjoying the broad water vista, the passing parade of water craft, and the famous New Years fireworks. Located in an elevated position, the unit features outstanding views of Port Stephens. The unit […]
Craig Baldwin uncovers inappropriate lead flashing, which allowed water to rust the roof below.
This chimney was originally installed by an amateur and had never been swept. Creosote was visible on the roof. Craig Baldwin uncovers inappropriate lead flashing, which allowed water to rust the roof below. What a perfectly clean and safe chimney looks like, free of ugly black creosote residue. FIRE safety around chimneys is an area […]
