September 23, 2026
STINKER: Easy to catch; hard to eat Don’t try to eat bream without dry bread at hand. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
Fishing

STINKER: Easy to catch; hard to eat

RECREATIONAL fishing is a funny game. It has evolved since my early days on the Tweed River into a monster industry that caters for all expectations. Fishing for me was such a simple thing. Time to go was when it was time for a feed. The extended family all lived under the one roof and […]

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Giant flying fox lantern takes shape for Illuminate Raymond Terrace
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Giant flying fox lantern takes shape for Illuminate Raymond Terrace

Artistic Director Phillip Relf at the beginning of the lantern build, holding up what will become the wing of the flying fox. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Phillip Relf standing next to the bamboo skeleton of the lantern. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Angie Darr and Deirdre Ray, who had been helping to build the lantern. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. […]

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PROPERTY: Immaculate Mantra Apartment with Water Views
Property

PROPERTY: Immaculate Mantra Apartment with Water Views

81/1a Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed 2 Bath 1 CarPrice – $630,000 to $660,000 UNIT 81 in the Mantra Nelson Bay has it all. Being sold fully furnished with brand-new furniture, this immaculate two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment presents the perfect opportunity for investors, holidaymakers or those seeking a coastal lifestyle. Recently updated, the unit features a […]

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STINKER: The changing face of the Tweed River
Fishing

STINKER: The changing face of the Tweed River

IT has been an interesting couple of weeks for me holidaying in the old family home on the Terranora Lakes, just west of Tweed Heads. Coming from a fishing family, most of my early days were spent on the beaches or in a boat floating up and down the Tweed River. To say “things have […]

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PROPERTY: Corlette Coastal Townhouse
Property

PROPERTY: Corlette Coastal Townhouse

2/11 The Maindeck Corlette2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car$769,000 NESTLED in a quiet pocket of Corlette, ‘The Maindeck’ offers an easy-care coastal lifestyle perfect for downsizers, first-home buyers or those seeking a relaxed holiday retreat. This well-presented townhouse features two comfortable bedrooms, a neat and functional bathroom, and light-filled living spaces designed for relaxed everyday […]

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Medowie Fire Brigade helps locals get fire-ready Come and meet the brigade and get a closer look inside the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
Entertainment, Event, Featured

Medowie Fire Brigade helps locals get fire-ready

Come and meet the brigade and get a closer look inside the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Community Engagement Officer, Jolene Smith. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Photo of the information packs available for the community at Medowie Rural Fire Brigade’s Get Ready Weekend on 12 September. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. WITH warmer weather […]

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STINKER: Secrets for potential champion fishers
Fishing

STINKER: Secrets for potential champion fishers

THERE are some very good recreational fishers in Port Stephens. Lemon Tree champ Wayne Coles is one of them. I have been asked: “What makes a champion recreational fisher?” To me it is all about the ability to find fish yourself and not rely on others to pass on information. Catching fish is simple. Finding […]

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PROPERTY: 8 Mary Street Soldiers Point
Property

PROPERTY: 8 Mary Street Soldiers Point

8 Mary Street Soldiers Point3 Bed, 1 Bath,1 CarMarket Preview OFFERED to the market for the first time in 27 years, this much-loved home presents an amazing lifestyle opportunity, positioned approximately 150 metres from the Mary’s Beach waterfront. A rare opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers or investors to secure a freestanding home in a […]

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PROPERTY: 29 Donald Street Nelson Bay
Property

PROPERTY: 29 Donald Street Nelson Bay

29 Donald Street Nelson Bay4 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 CarGuide $1,500,000 to $1,600,000 Opportunities of this scale, this close to the heart of Nelson Bay, are increasingly difficult to find. Set on an enormous 1,360m² block with R3 Medium Density Residential zoning and water views, 29 Donald Street presents an exciting opportunity for developers, investors […]

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