PORT Stephens students came together at the end of Term 2 for a High Potential and Gifted Education Writing Workshop. The event took place at Anna Bay Public School and gave students the opportunity to use their imaginations to produce a piece of creative writing. Thirteen local schools were involved in the event, bringing together […]

Captain Gino, owner Kerrie Jeffreys and John ‘Stinker’ Clarke. Photo: Henk Tobbe. Stinker gives a history talk. Photo: Henk Tobbe. Monica with the morning tea set up. Photo: Henk Tobbe. A sailing boat passes the ferry with Yacaaba Mountain as the backdrop. Photo: Henk Tobbe. Captain Gino in the wheelhouse. THE ORIGINAL Tea Gardens Ferry […]

STATE funding of $4.6 million has been announced for the Tomaree Lodge site in Shoal Bay. In a statement, a government spokesperson said, “The NSW Government is improving access and amenity at the Tomaree Lodge site at Port Stephens to enhance the local community and visitor experience. “The Government is committed to ensuring the site […]

Geoff Zipper on the Kokoda Trek. HE may be 76 years old and have survived cancer, but that’s certainly not slowing down Geoff Zipper, who will set off on the gruelling 96km Kokoda Trek next week for the fifth time. The Nelson Bay resident, known as ‘Swampy’, was a Fire and Rescue worker for 36 […]

Prelude will connect Hunter-based early childhood educators with allied health workers, early intervention teachers and other experts. The Men’s Table takes a peer-led, placed-based approach to combatting social isolation and mental health challenges faced by men. FIVE Hunter projects are set to benefit from a share in almost $750,000 as part of Newcastle Permanent Charitable […]

AT the recent annual general meeting (AGM) of Port Stephens Legacy Group (PSLG), changes were made to the Executive Committee. Legatee Bob Brown stepped down from the Chair to become a Vice Chair, and was replaced by Legatee Doug Jacka. And after many years on the executive team, Legatee Carol Selkirk stepped aside from her […]