January 14, 2026
‘Revitalised’ Lions Club of Soldiers Point raising funds for hospital equipment The Lions project team: Andrew Finch (Treasurer/Marketing/Donors), Irene Heywood (Team Leader/Marketing), James Enraght-Moony (President Soldiers Point Lions), Jennie Brown (Donations), Annette Lupton (Major donor, Donations), Brad Rostron (Project instigator/hospital liaison), Lee Rostron (Publicity/Trybooking), and Phil Osborne (Trybooking guru).
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‘Revitalised’ Lions Club of Soldiers Point raising funds for hospital equipment

THE revitalised Lions Club of Soldiers Point, under the leadership of new President James Enraght-Moony, is holding its first community fundraising event. Planned is an elegant dinner with live entertainment at the Nelson Bay Golf Club. After a conversation with the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary, Lions Club Director Brad Rostron proposed that they raise money […]

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Advertising Feature: Proposed Saturday kids league at Raymond Terrace Strikezone The league will first and foremost be focused on fun.
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Advertising Feature: Proposed Saturday kids league at Raymond Terrace Strikezone

Newcastle’s Former World Tenpin Champion, Amanda Bradley, is now a multi-award winning baby photographer. The league will first and foremost be focused on fun. RAYMOND Terrace Strikezone Tenpin Bowl wants to gauge the interest of juniors in a Saturday league which, if the numbers warrant, will start after the football season. Parents should lodge their […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Spoilt for choice at The Lolly Bug Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal Bay.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Spoilt for choice at The Lolly Bug

The Lolly Bug stocks confectionery from around the world. Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal Bay. THE Lolly Bug is a family owned business carrying over 1500 varieties of goodies! “We offer lollies, chocolates, gourmet foods and so much more,” The Lolly Bug team said. “Loaded Ice Cream is now available at Shoal […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe – Delicious and local for decades Delicious cakes, breads, pies, sausage rolls, pasties and more are on offer at Saxby's Bakery & Cafe.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe – Delicious and local for decades

Delicious cakes, breads, pies, sausage rolls, pasties and more are on offer at Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe. Delicious cakes, breads, pies, sausage rolls, pasties and more are on offer at Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe. SINCE 1989, Saxby’s Bakery & Cafe has served up delicious offerings to customers from throughout the Port Stephens region. “A scrumptious […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Hop aboard a camel this school holidays with Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides offers the chance to experience Birubi Beach in a unique way.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Hop aboard a camel this school holidays with Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides

Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides offers the chance to experience Birubi Beach in a unique way. Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides offers the chance to experience Birubi Beach in a unique way. Oakfield Ranch Camel Rides offers the chance to experience Birubi Beach in a unique way. IF you’re looking for something really unique and memorable to […]

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Advertising feature: Keep learning at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary These School Holidays the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is open daily from 9am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm). Photo: Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary.
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Advertising feature: Keep learning at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

THE Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a partnership between Port Stephens Council and Port Stephens Koala Hospital, a volunteer group that aims to provide the world best practice standards of care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas to give them the best opportunity to be returned to the wild. The Koala Sanctuary is a new […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Award-winning 4WD adventures right here in Port Stephens Grab a board and carve, slide, and race down the slopes. Photo: Guy Dixon.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Award-winning 4WD adventures right here in Port Stephens

LOOKING for an unforgettable adventure? 4WD Tour R Us in Anna Bay delivers thrills, breathtaking landscapes, and non-stop fun and adventure. Proud recipients of the silver award for both the Major Tourist Attraction and Tour and Transport Operator at the prestigious 2024 NSW Tourism Awards, they offer outstanding experiences on the spectacular Stockton Sand Dunes […]

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Sando’s serves up Christmas in July at Hawks Nest Golf Club Expect seasonal classics, rich winter flavours, and a touch of Christmas cheer in every dish.
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Sando’s serves up Christmas in July at Hawks Nest Golf Club

Expect seasonal classics, rich winter flavours, and a touch of Christmas cheer in every dish. Expect seasonal classics, rich winter flavours, and a touch of Christmas cheer in every dish. THE talented team at Sando’s Café & Restaurant are bringing the warmth and wonder of the festive season to winter with a month-long celebration of […]

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Transport support making a difference The Nelson Bay Cancer Patient Transport Group was awarded the Port Stephens Medal at the annual Australia Day awards in 2023.
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Transport support making a difference

THE Tomaree Prostate Cancer Support Group was formed in May 2012. It was quickly identified that a real need existed for a transport service to take patients to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland for radiotherapy, chemotherapy, oncology and diagnostics. This need exists because of the distances required to travel for treatment and the length of […]

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