HUNTER Region Botanic Gardens is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, so Botanic Gardens Day (Aust/NZ) commemorations are extra special this year.  The Gardens will host a free community event on Sunday, 24 May, with a range of activities on offer for all nature lovers. “Our Art Space Gallery has many of our archival photos […]

Local musician Ewald is back, playing live at the club for Mother’s Day. The Police & Community Charity Golf Day was a huge success. AS the days get a little cooler, things at the Hawks Nest Golf Club are only heating up.  After a huge Easter period filled with kids discos, family music bingo, the […]

Funeral Director Nadine Stone. The White Lady chapel. GUIDED by a deep sense of purpose, the women of White Lady Funerals Salamander Bay approach every family with a compassion that extends far beyond their professional roles. Their work is grounded in the belief that every life deserves to be honoured with gentleness, dignity and intention. […]

For over 40 years, Harbourside Port Stephens has been a trusted, local, community-driven organisation dedicated to providing quality, affordable aged care in Port Stephens. For over 40 years, Harbourside Port Stephens has been a trusted, local, community-driven organisation dedicated to providing quality, affordable aged care in Port Stephens. IN November 2025, the Australian Government introduced […]

SLEEP and anxiety often affect each other, especially as we get older. Poor sleep can make you feel more worried or restless, and feeling anxious can make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep. This cycle can be frustrating, but there is encouraging news. By improving your sleep, you may also reduce anxiety, and […]

Once complete, the boutique community will feature a total of 112 architect-designed homes in a green, landscaped setting. Once complete, the boutique community will feature a total of 112 architect-designed homes in a green, landscaped setting. LOCAL downsizers are being urged to act quickly to secure one of the final homes at Blueheath at the […]

The service is led locally from Paterson by Cain Gorfine. A Building Health Evaluation involves professional testing and inspection of a property using specialised equipment to measure humidity levels, moisture content and environmental conditions inside the building. A SPECIALISED building health service that has helped hundreds of homes and businesses across the Mid North Coast […]

Junior Golf Clinics with Angus McMahon are happening all school holidays at Hawks Nest Golf Club. Aaron Lenard will kick off the month’s live music offering on Sunday, 5 April from 4pm. APRIL is shaping up to be a fantastic time at the Hawks Nest Golf Club, with plenty happening both on and off the […]

A FAMILY-OWNED and operated business for over 22 years, Port Stephens 4WD Tours operates on the unique coastal landscape of Stockton Beach, which boasts the largest moving coastal sand mass in the Southern Hemisphere. Explore the stunning Worimi Conservation Lands with the local experts in the ultimate four wheel drive and sandboarding adventure. Fun, thrills, […]

Dinosaurs, dragons and mythical legends come to life at the Hunter Valley Gardens. Dinosaurs, dragons and mythical legends come to life at the Hunter Valley Gardens. HUNTER Valley Gardens is set to captivate couples, individuals and families once again as Mega Creatures 2026 transforms the Gardens into a fantasy world of dinosaurs, insects, dragons and […]