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 […]
Terrace Strike Zone, Keeping Family Fun Affordable
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 […]
Port Stephens Coaches Sydney Express Now Operating Daily
TRAVELLERS between Port Stephens and Sydney now have greater flexibility, with Port Stephens Coaches’ Sydney Express service operating seven days a week, excluding Christmas Day. Responding to strong community demand, the expanded schedule provides residents and visitors with a reliable and comfortable daily connection between Port Stephens and Sydney, making it easier than ever to […]
Port Stephens 4WD Tours, Adventure Awaits These School Holidays
FAMILIES searching for an unforgettable school holiday experience are being encouraged to discover the excitement of Port Stephens 4WD Tours, a family-owned and operated business that has been creating memorable adventures for locals and visitors for more than 22 years. One of the region’s most popular attractions, the award-winning Unlimited Sandboarding Adventure, takes guests deep […]
Busy winter planned at Hawks Nest Golf Club
Chenay Nesbitt is back at the Golfie on Sunday, 12 July, between 4 and 7pm. Our Ladies Social Golf free clinics are off to a fantastic start, with plenty of fun, laughter and new faces joining in each week. WHILE the temperatures may have dropped, there’s still plenty happening at Hawks Nest Golf Club to […]
FEATURE: Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council
THE Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council (WLALC) is an incorporated body in accordance with the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (ALRA). The purpose of the ARLA is to provide ‘land rights’ (access to claimable Crown Lands in NSW) for the purpose of providing and supporting activities that contribute to the cultural, social and economic […]
Nelson Bay Carpet Court celebrates 25 years serving the community
The team at Nelson Bay Carpet Court. Have you spotted their vehicles around town? The team at Nelson Bay Carpet Court. Have you spotted their vehicles around town? The team at Nelson Bay Carpet Court. Have you spotted their vehicles around town? FOR the past 25 years, the team at family-run Nelson Bay Carpet Court […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Camden Haven shines every weekend
There’s no need to wait for a long weekend to visit the Camden Haven. Dunbogan Boatshed and Marina is one of those places where you can slow down. EVERY year when the June long weekend rolls around, we see visitors heading to the Camden Haven for everything it has to offer. But why save it […]
The mission of the charity is to help students and families experiencing financial hardship by providing them with backpacks and the essential school supplies.
The Backpack Venture: On a mission to support students and families
THE Backpack Venture is a charity started and operated from Port Stephens. The mission of the charity is to help students and families experiencing financial hardship by providing them with backpacks and the essential school supplies. This can only be achieved thanks to the generosity and support of communities, businesses such as Officeworks, other charities […]
Talks will be offered on bonsai, succulents, orchids, native ponds, grevilleas, rainforests, bush foods, birds and bees.
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Celebrate Botanic Gardens Day in the Hunter
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 […]
