Judy Hunter in front of her ocean pool paintings. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Judy Hunter in front of her ocean pool paintings. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Anne McLaughlin showing her paintings depicting the Port Stephens and Tilligerry area. Photo: Nico Lombardo A NEW exhibition titled “The Artist Next Door” was just unveiled at the Artisan Collective Port Stephens, an artist-run gallery situated in d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay. The exhibition […]
Anyerin performing in Robinson Reserve, Anna Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
ROBINSON Reserve at Anna Bay came alive for the third edition of Sunday Sounds on 26 April, organised by Port Stephens Council. Rising rapidly in popularity, Sunday’s event enjoyed the biggest turnout yet. Local musician Anyerin Drury performed live from 3-5pm in front of several dozen onlookers. Children, adults, seniors and plenty of pets showed […]
Enjoying the music at the Up&Up stand. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Enjoying the music at the Up&Up stand. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Terrace Meats hosting a BBQ demonstration. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Maddie Lilley (centre) teaches cultural weaving. Photo: Nico Lombardo. CROWDS of people gathered in Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace, to kickstart Youth Week in style. On 17 April, the park hosted the Street Skills Festival, an event […]
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, […]
ARTISTS Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge and Gerry North will host a free art show during the Easter holidays in Nelson Bay. The exhibition will run from 2-15 April in a pop-up shop at 112 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay. An opening event will be held on Saturday, 4 April from 4-8pm. “With so many visitors to the area […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fiona Cox.
Fiona Cox. Darren Sanders. Hamish Salburg met guests as Donald Trump, complete with Secret Service detail. Hamish Salburg presented 93-year-old veteran Norm Cason with a MAGA hat. THE Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch proved that laughter truly is the best medicine when they hosted their inaugural Stand-Up Comedy Evening and Dinner on Saturday, 29 November. Held […]
The Lakeside Village Tavern at Raymond Terrace. Photo: FB.
RAYMOND TERRACE’S Lakeside Village Tavern has taken out the prestigious “Best Chip” title at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. The honour was announced at a gala awards ceremony last week at Royal Randwick in front of a crowd of about 1400 industry, political and business leaders. More than 881 nominations were received for awards […]
Author Carmen with husband/illustrator Steven Allen, at the recent Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
TWO days after prolific local children’s author Carmen Allen launched her latest book, it was on Amazon’s “best-seller” list. “Molly’s New Treasure” is book number five in a series. It follows Princess Molly and her friends as they set out on the adventure of a lifetime: a royal treasure hunt across a mysterious island with […]
