ORIGINALLY from a fishing family in Tweed Heads, I was amazed when I first arrived in Fingal Bay in 1974, at the fishing and seafood gathering opportunities offered around my new home in Port Stephens. Never had I gathered abalone, which at the time could be found in every underwater crack and crevice from Fingal […]
16 Boulder Bay Road, Fingal Beach3 Bed, 1 Bath and a car spaceNew listingExpressions of Interest DISCOVER an exceptional opportunity in one of Port Stephens’ most sought-after locations with this charming two-bedroom home, just 200 metres from the pristine waters of Fingal Bay Beach. Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday retreat, a potential development, […]
Luderick are great fun to catch and are underrated in the kitchen.
Luderick are great fun to catch and are underrated in the kitchen. Squid have disappeared. Where have they gone? THIS is the time of year when luderick move northwards along the coastline swimming into the river systems along the way before taking up residence along breakwalls, around bridges and jetties. Huge schools of fish graze […]
A GROUP born from bushwalks and camaraderie is celebrating three decades of laughter, travel and unbreakable bonds. The Port Stephens Friendship Group (PSFG), launched in response to a newspaper ad in 1995. Its 30th Anniversary and Changeover Dinner, complete with a black-and-white and silver dress code and décor, will feature a nostalgic film screening, live […]
Social Hub consumers enjoying an organised outing.
A NEW chapter in community care is starting in Port Stephens, with the official launch of the Taylors Beach Social Hub, a purpose-built space designed to bring joy, connection, and wellbeing to older residents of the peninsula. The innovative hub is the latest initiative from NovaCare, a well-established Hunter-based charity focused on helping seniors live […]
Winners of the Maddest Hatter prize.
The Wild Women adventurers painted the town red as playing cards. The Anna Bay Birdie golf gang with Elvis as the King of Hearts and a curiouser and curiouser baby caterpillar. The peculiar array of un-beheaded ladies mimicking The Queen of Hearts. Winners of the Maddest Hatter prize. Cheshire Cat Susie Briggs and White Rabbit […]
Travis Tarrant carries on the fishing tradition.
AS the weather settles down attention returns to the number one targeted species – snapper. Swimming over all the reefs from Seal Rocks south to Birubi cracker snapper are cruising through the deep water and under the white water in less than 10 metres depth. The westerly winds that have persisted over the past few […]
Tilligerry Community Assoc. will serve up a free and fun-filled Lemon Jam.
THE Tilligerry Community Association (TCA) is inviting families from across the region to celebrate all Dads this Father’s Day, at the free “Lemon Jam: Father’s Day edition”. Set against the stunning backdrop of Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage, this fun-filled day of music and mateship will be held on Sunday 7 September from noon to […]
Ian Mulligan’s growing Socktacula! entry will be a toe-tally awesome piece of art.
SOMETHING sock-tacular is afoot in Lemon Tree Passage. The Tilligerry Arts Group (TAG) is launching its first Socktacula! Exhibition and Competition, a wonderfully wacky celebration of one of the humblest items in your wardrobe — the sock. This quirky and colourful event is shaping up to be an Australian first, and it’s open to all […]
New listing10 Corella Close, Salamander Bay4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarPrice guide: $1,300,000 to $1,400,000Open home: Saturday 6 September, 11.00am to 11.30am TUCKED away in peaceful Corella Close, this two-storey home is designed for modern living with multiple living areas, a ground-floor master suite and effortless indoor–outdoor flow. It suits families wanting space, retirees who […]
