Lot 868 Promontory Way, North Arm CoveVacant LandExpressions of Interest A RARE chance to secure a substantial parcel in North Arm Cove’s peaceful coastal village. Set in a quiet pocket surrounded by established homes, this unique 1,505m² crescent-shaped block offers space, and the potential for stunning water views from an elevated home (STCA). Its distinctive […]
Whiting to 40cms caught on Stockton Beach.
THERE is always debate over the best eating fish. Which fish performs best in the kitchen? To my mind it is hard to beat the tropical fish from the far north of the country – Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Mangrove Jack and others. Locally, my preference is for Snapper, Pearl Perch, flathead and whiting. All […]
Valerie Taylor AM.
THE extraordinary story of Valerie Taylor AM – a globally celebrated underwater storyteller, shark researcher, and conservationist – is coming to the Tomaree Headland precinct. The “Valerie Taylor – An Underwater Life” exhibition will be on display from 18 March until 17 April from 9am to 3pm. Through a stunning collection of images, text, and […]
29 Sergeant Baker Drive, Corlette5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarOpen home: Saturday 14 March, 10-10.30amComing soon OFFERED for the first time since it was built, this substantial family home delivers genuine space and flexibility on a level, elevated block that captures pleasant afternoon seabreezes – all positioned close to shops, schools, sporting fields, medical facilities […]
MUD crabs, that rely on mangrove areas for protection and food, are pretty weird customers, with an extraordinary lifecycle. Few are aware that female mud crabs leave the estuary system for the open ocean where she releases up to five million fertilised eggs, in 20-40 metres depth of water offshore. The tiny beginnings of crabs […]
Sincere Apologies puts the audience at the forefront of the performance. Photo: @pscouncil/Instagram.
SENIORS week is in full swing in Port Stephens with “Sincere Apologies” – an interactive theatre experience performed in Soldiers Point Hall on Friday 6 March – giving the community a chance to appreciate the value of saying sorry. The unconventional performance begins with the opening of a sealed envelope. “If you’re reading this, it […]
The festival is an open-air celebration of food, wine and coastal vibes. Photo: Council.
CELEBRATED celebrity chef Darren Robertson will headline the Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival. Returning to the Shoal Bay foreshore on Saturday, 14 March, the festival is an open-air celebration of food, wine and coastal vibes. The event brings together local hospitality, producers and performers in one of the state’s most spectacular coastal locations. Mr […]
George Trinkler knows where all the snapper hide.
SO, you want to catch a snapper. There are many ways to do this, but I will tell you how I do it. The very first question to ask is: where do snapper gather? The best snapper fisher in the world will not catch a fish where they are not. Perfect underwater habitat for ‘reddies’ […]
The regatta developed into a huge social gathering with some families staying on the lake for up to a month.
OLD timers may recall the great days of the Annual Mungo Brush Regatta. Nestled in a protected corner of the Myall Lakes, on the eastern shore of the Broadwater, Mungo Brush was the perfect setting for the regatta conducted by the Port Stephens Regatta Club since 1903. As documented by Publicity Officer Tim Motum the […]
49 Christmas Bush Avenue, Nelson Bay5 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 CarHamptons-style luxuryContact agent DIRECTLY opposite Dutchmans Beach (“Dutchies”) in Nelson Bay, this Hamptons-style home blends coastal luxury with everyday practicality in a quiet pocket away from main roads and the big tourist beaches. Stroll to the marina along the scenic Bridle Path with outlooks across […]
