The corner of Cunningham St and Curlew Ave shows sand washed over the low beach, cutting access.
KING tides flooded the coastlines and estuaries around Port Stephens from Thursday 29 May, coinciding with the riverine flooding that rocked the hinterland and Mid North Coast. Masses of seaweed and sand were lifted by the tides over the roads at Pindimar North and South, leaving salty flooding, seaweed and debris in its wake. This […]
Dedicated waste crews have been deployed across the region.
PORT Stephens Council has launched a coordinated waste management response to support residents impacted by the recent natural disaster. Council teams have been working closely with emergency services and impacted communities to assess damage, and help residents safely manage waste from flood-affected properties. Mayor Leah Anderson said the recovery effort is focused on making it […]
Nelson Bay Junior Rugby Club’s talented Under 14s squad.
NELSON Bay Junior Rugby Club has opened the 2025 season with sterling achievements both on and off the field. With over 160 registered players across eight teams ranging from seven-year-old juniors to 18, the Gropers have started their campaigns with encouraging victories and spirited performances. In a testament of the club’s thriving Junior Development program, […]
On Wednesday 28 May strike force detectives executed a search warrant and arrested Mr Pene.
THE former director of the Connect Global drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility has been granted bail after being charged with allegedly perverting the course of justice by falsifying reports about client drug use. Ross Pene, 68, was arrested last Wednesday at the controversial Swan Bay facility, following a year-long investigation. Strike Force Toopuntul was established […]
Minister Steve Kamper at Newcastle Airport for the announcement.
JETSTAR will launch a direct route between Newcastle and Denpasar (Bali) from 21 October. Denpasar is a major international aviation hub offering connections to over 40 countries. The service is set to be run three times a week, and will be the first international route offered from Newcastle’s new international terminal. Minister for Jobs and […]
Port Stephens U17yrs rep netballballers are chasing more trophy honours at NSW titles.
PORT Stephens Netball Association’s representative teams hope to turn back the clock at this long weekend’s Senior State titles in Sydney. Last year the Port Stephens club celebrated a Division Four championship triumph in the 17 years and under-age category plus a top three ranking in the 15 years and under division. Successful Under 17s […]
Nelson Bay’s U17 rep squad hopes to impress at the State Senior Netball titles in Sydney this weekend.
NELSON Bay and Port Stephens netball associations will field competitive lineups at this weekend’s Netball NSW Senior titles in Sydney. They are part of a strong Hunter representation at the coveted annual championships to determine the best senior netball teams in NSW. Fiona McGrath’s rising U17s outfit has produced solid performances at recent representative carnivals […]
A PASSION for fitness has opened pathways in the natural bodybuilding world for Fingal Bay university student Darcy Glew. Having won a string of gold medals in his first year on the competition circuit, the future looks bright for the determined 19-year-old athlete. At the recent Australian National Bodybuilding Championships in Brisbane, a super fit […]
Nelson Bay golfer Lachlan Pearson will tee off at the tenth annual Macau Golf Masters tournament from 25-27 June.
SALAMANDER Bay golfer Lachlan Pearson will live his dream when he tees off at the tenth annual Macau Golf Masters tournament this month. The talented 16-year-old, who was diagnosed with autism at an early age, is set to pit his skills against top competitors from 21 countries at the world’s biggest golf tournament for people […]
HAWKS Nest has lost highly-respected Commonwealth Games target rifle shooting gold medallist and Navy veteran Stan Golinski. A popular Peter Sinclair Gardens RSL Life Care resident in the Great Lakes region, Golinski passed away on 24 May, just three weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Stan is best remembered for his achievements as a competitive […]
