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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. 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 […]

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 […]

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

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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PROPERTY: Port Stephens 6 Donald Street Nelson Bay

6 Donald Street Nelson Bay2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 CarContact AgentComing Soon HERE is an opportunity to secure approximately 638m² of R3-zoned land in an outstanding position right in the heart of Nelson Bay. The town centre is less than 200 metres away, while Nelson Bay Beach and the marina are under 300 metres from […]

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STINKER: No fish was safe when ‘Morgo’ was on the prowl

IT was back in 1974 when I arrived in Port Stephens to take up an appointment as PE Teacher at Nelson Bay High School the following year. Having no knowledge of the area I was fortunate in that I knew Ken McCray, a teacher at Anna Bay Public School. My wife Ella and I were […]

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PROPERTY: Absolute Waterfront Living at its Finest

115 Promontory Way, North Arm Cove4 Bed, 3 Bath, 5 CarAuction – Offers Considered Prior POSITIONED in one of the most sought-after absolute waterfront locations on the East Coast, 115 Promontory Way presents a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully renovated waterfront residence with breathtaking west-facing views and unforgettable sunsets. Set on a generous parcel […]

Fishing

STINKER: Secret of snapper bumps on the head

WHAT is it about snapper that makes catching the fish a high priority on our angling bucket-list? Could it be the magnificent fighting qualities of snapper, together with the quality of the fillets in the kitchen? Maybe the attractiveness of the fish itself, with the reds, crimsons and brilliant opal fleck that shines brightest as […]

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Secure Your Nelson Bay Escape

507/61 Dowling Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car$489,000 DISCOVER the perfect blend of comfort and location in this affordable two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on sought-after Dowling Street, Nelson Bay. Whether you’re looking for a holiday escape or a holiday investment property this apartment offers an opportunity to invest in beautiful Port Stephens. Enjoy a […]

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Maverick milliner Metta makes her own rules

Metta Henderson in front of her creations, featured in the Botanical and Printmakers exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Metta had to learn how to properly utilise many plants, such as this gymea, for weaving. Photo: Nico Lombardo. LOCAL artist Metta Henderson, featured in the latest Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition, has been a milliner for […]