Alison uncovered a young banksia when she cut away an overshadowing bitou bush. Rob and Rob removing ground asparagus. While Bitou bush has a pretty yellow flower, the plant can smother native vegetation. THE Friends of Tomaree National Park have been working since March to protect the natural beauty of the National Park around Fingal […]
Tomaree walk included in statewide campaign
THE State Government is rolling out a new ‘Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk’ campaign that highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across NSW. The new campaign highlights an impressive 275km of walking tracks in regional NSW that have opened to the public within the last two years, including the Tomaree Coastal Walk. The […]
Schoolgirl Brynne Dagwell a shooting star on the netball court and athletics track
Corlette’s Brynne Dagwell. WHETHER tossing a javelin or shooting goals on a netball court you’ll find Corlette’s Brynne Dagwell in the thick of the action. The versatile 12-year-old is regarded as one of Port Stephens rising young athletes after her meritorious deeds in track and field, and with the Nelson Bay junior representative netball squads. […]
1/9 Shearwater Drive, Taylors Beach is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
1/9 Shearwater Drive, Taylors BeachContact Agent THIS exceptional industrial shed is more than just a workspace – it’s an incredibly designed, fully equipped commercial opportunity in a prime location. Spanning 322m² on the ground floor with 163m² of mezzanine and an additional 73.5m² third-floor storage mezzanine, it offers a total entitlement of 364m² and an […]
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, It’s Normine B again. It was so much worse than you imagined. As my brother in law was ripping down the driveway, he knocked over my prize geraniums, breaking the pot and my heart while he was at it. The dog thankfully came away unscathed, but the cat wasn’t so lucky. He now […]
The Big Screen
TO THE action enthusiasts who were devastated by the conclusion of John Wick: Chapter 4, there is the promise of exquisitely choreographed violence in the new entry to that film series, Ballerina. Marketed with the tag “From the world of John Wick”, this spin-off concentrates on the exploits of Eva (Ana de Armas), a graduate […]
The art of sand sculpture explored at Fingal
Dennis Massoud at work on Fingal Bay beach. Dennis Massoud at work on Fingal Bay beach. Some of the art works created on the day. Some of the art works created on the day. Some of the art works created on the day. WORLD-RENOWNED sand sculptor Dennis Massoud gave a unique workshop on Fingal Bay […]
Qantas launches direct flights between Newcastle and Perth
QANTAS has announced it will be the first airline to offer direct flights from Newcastle to Perth. The new route will launch on 8 September and flights will operate on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. “These flights will boost connectivity for Newcastle residents and mean they no longer have to drive to and from Sydney when […]
Performer brings new vision for theatre to The Bay
PETER Farrell has “trod the boards” all over the world as a theatrical performer, and has invested many years in training and developing young people’s talent. Now he’s bringing his experience to bear in Port Stephens. “This is such a beautiful place to live, but it doesn’t provide much opportunity for theatre, or performing arts,” […]
