John ‘Stinker’ Clarke showing the kind of fish you can catch in Port Stephens if you know where to look. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
JOHN “Stinker” Clarke has lived in Port Stephens for more than 50 years and can hardly remember a time when he wasn’t fishing. To him, it’s not just a hobby, but an entire way of life. Equipped with a lifetime of knowledge and local expertise, Stinker shared all his best tips in a talk at […]
Kate Wilkie posing in front of her cicada wings and echidna quills jewellery line. Photo by Nico Lombardo.
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is currently featuring the work of artist Kate Wilkie. Kate has contributed to countless exhibitions in the centre since 2007. She is a Visual Art and Design Technology teacher and was Technical Supervisor of the painting studio at Sydney College of the Arts for over eight years. “I’m mainly […]
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KAYAK fishing is becoming increasingly popular and in the current fuel crisis it all makes good sense. I’m finding kayak fishers heading further to sea in the quest for snapper and kingfish. It is surprising for me in “Stinkpot” when I’m out bobbing around in front of the Fingal lighthouse to hear someone say “G’day […]
The exhibition features a fascinating collection of maps, compasses, uniforms, and other artefacts.
THE Tomaree Museum Association will present an Anzac Memorabilia Exhibition at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre at Nelson Bay from 11 April to 11 May. The free exhibition showcases the part Port Stephens and Newcastle played in defending the area in World War Two (WWII). It features a fascinating collection of maps, compasses, uniforms, […]
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The Original Tea Gardens Ferry has served the Port Stephens and Myall Coast communities for over 30 years. Photo: supplied.
The Original Tea Gardens Ferry has served the Port Stephens and Myall Coast communities for over 30 years. Photo: supplied. Diners Jenny Crossey, Pauline Shein and Kim Smith enjoying Tillermans’ custom-branded wines during the long lunch on Sunday. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. A MULTICULTURAL long lunch with a difference drew strong local support over the weekend, […]
The ‘Karingal Kids’ in action.
AS the world continues to spin faster, it is becoming increasingly important that we find something that will slow it down. Something outdoors, surrounded by nature with no pressures. A recreation that exposes us to the beauty that surrounds us plus offers family engagement. We may even be rewarded with a contribution to the evening […]
EASTER is traditionally a time for the family to gather and to organize a seafood platter in the middle of the table. Fish are always a favourite; however, this year think about a tray of local crabs and oysters. The time is right as cracker muddies and blue swimmer crabs are tap dancing throughout the […]
Interest in keeping pigs is growing among small landholders in the Hunter region.
WITH growing interest in paddock-to-plate food production and increasing discussion about meat processing options for small producers, Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is hosting a practical pig owners field day. The field day, to be held at Whittingham on 31 March, will bring together District Veterinarians from Hunter LLS to share practical advice on pig […]
