AS winter fades and gardens burst back into colour, spring brings with it one of the most popular times of the year to say “I do”. Longer days, warmer temperatures and flourishing landscapes provide a natural backdrop for celebrations, with couples embracing everything the season has to offer when planning their special day. Spring weddings […]

THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens cover more than 125 hectares, much of which has been preserved as natural bushland. The Gardens are managed, maintained and developed by a non-profit company of dedicated volunteers. Visitors are welcomed with a Visitor Centre, cafe, gift shop and reference library. Devonshire teas and light lunches are available daily, while […]

Helen Dugdale by the bay. Photo: Supplied Helen Dugdale with her client. Photo: Supplied ANXIETY can affect people at any stage of life, but it is important to remember that overcoming anxiety is possible at any age. We all have concerns, worries or stresses, it is when those anxious feelings persist and impact on our […]

ACROSS Australia, aged care is changing rapidly. Large providers are merging, services are becoming more centralised, and decisions are often made far from the communities they affect. In this environment, local, not-for-profit aged care providers matter more than ever, particularly here in Port Stephens. For more than four decades, community-based aged care organisations in our […]

Hawks Nest Cup Winner, Steve Slappendel, taking part in the last Callaway Fitting Day. Girls Gala on the Greens is back – save the dates September 20 and 21. HAWKS Nest Golf Club is gearing up for a busy August, with a charity golf day and a series of professional club fitting events set to […]

The centre located in Phillip Street, Raymond Terrace. PSFaNS monthly women’s multicultural group. The centre located in Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace Part of the PSFaNS team, from left: Ann Fletcher – Assistant Manager, Blake Jarman, Jess Sturt, Shariff Islam, Kylee Anderson, Adrian Smith, and Maxine Battye. WHEN people think about community support services, they often […]

117/61b Dowling Street Nelson Bay1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car$289,000New to the market DISCOVER an exceptional opportunity to own a well-appointed apartment on Dowling Street, Nelson Bay, at a price that’s hard to beat. This charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is perfect for investors looking to capitalise on the area’s vibrant lifestyle. Enjoy the convenience of […]

Chenay Nesbitt playing live. Junior Golf Clinics. HAWKS Nest Golf Club is set to keep families entertained these winter school holidays, with a packed program of family-friendly activities, live entertainment and great dining. Families looking for something different can head to the club every Tuesday evening for Music Bingo. Putting a fun twist on the […]

Candice de Bressac, founder of The Bell Practice The Bell Practice Combines Experience, Expertise and Client Care. A NEW legal practice is bringing decades of experience and a client-focused approach to the region, with the establishment of The Bell Practice in May 2026.  Founded by principal solicitor Candice de Bressac, The Bell Practice was created […]

DESPITE being in the middle of the largest financial outlay in the bowl’s 20-year history, Raymond Terrace Strikezone’s Neville Marchbank is determined to keep school holiday prices down. The bowl is undergoing a major and expensive expansion that will ultimately see the addition of a first-floor mini golf course above a licensed ground-floor darts and […]