Just one of the cracker flatheads landed by the Coles boys.
IN THIS port there are many champion fishers, some are specialists in one or two species of fish – snapper, mulloway, kingfish and all the others. Only a very few local recreation fishers can lay claim to catching anything that moves. Lemon Tree’s Wayne Coles is one such champion. There is nothing that swims that […]
4 Penny Lane, Anna Bay4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car$1,150,000NEW LISTING LARGER than it first appears, this beautifully presented family home offers room for everyone, all on one easy-care level. Featuring four generous bedrooms, including a main bedroom with walk-in robe and private ensuite, plus built-ins to the remaining three, storage and functionality […]
Family and friends gathered on Broughton Island to honour the memory of Bob Dyer.
FAMILY and friends gathered on Broughton Island to farewell legendary islander Bob Dyer, who passed away recently. No one did more for the betterment of recreational fishing, the environment, and Broughton Island, than Bob. It was 1969 when Bob, a Life Member of Maitland Off-Shore Fishing Club, was first lured to Broughton Island by the […]
Boat Harbour author Judy Parkinson with her most recent releases.
LOCAL author Judy Parkinson will launch her fifth novel, Delta’s Diamond, at Salamander Bay Library at 3pm on Friday, 6 February. Parkinson marks another milestone in a writing career that continues to explore the complexities of human behaviour. Set against the contrasting backdrops of Tuscany and Sydney, Delta’s Diamond is a psychological thriller that delves […]
215/61b Dowling Street, Nelson Bay1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 CarNew Listing: Price – $315,000 ENJOY your holidays by the sea. This stunning, recently renovated one-bedroom unit within the Landmark Resort enjoys views over Nelson Bay’s beautiful CBD and Marina. Just a short drive to local beaches and the many restaurants Port Stephens has […]
North Beach on Broughton Island. Photo: supplied.
ONE of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “where can I catch a fish around Broughton Island?” The beaches around the island are spectacular with excellent fishing for whiting and flathead in the summer months. It is the surrounding reef system that provides ideal habitat for snapper, mulloway, teraglin, a growing population of […]
Two of the Pearls, Sue Collins and Kerry Patterson, with a tithe of the clothes on offer, and MU3A members’ paintings on display in the Hall. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
LOCAL women’s charitable group, the Pearls of Port Stephens, set up yet another successful ‘Buy My Wardrobe’ in Hawks Nest on Saturday 24 January. In a prime location at the new Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) hall, next to Hawks Nest Community Hall, the Pearls attracted plenty of interest. The hall was made […]
49 Christmas Bush Avenue, Nelson Bay5 Bed | 3 Bath | 4 CarNew listing. Contact 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 […]
Mambo Walks and Talks return next month. Photo: supplied.
Mambo Walks and Talks return next month. Photo: supplied. The guided walks are part of a month-long celebration of World Wetlands Day. Photos: supplied. The guided walks are part of a month-long celebration of World Wetlands Day. Photos: supplied. MAMBO Walks and Talks will be held again this year in Salamander Bay to celebrate World […]
THIRD generation Broughton Islander, Scotty Brown was floating an unweighted yellowtail bait in eight metres of water just off North Island when WHAMO! Scott had hooked something that took off like the last bus to Lemon Tree. À mighty battle on 8kg mono and a 5/0 hook followed, as the mighty fish rocketed through the […]
