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Port Stephens Libraries livestream Sydney Writers’ Festival in three-day event

Canadian author Yann Martel in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Claire Nichols, live from Tomaree Library and Community Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo Thanks to Live and Local livestreams, book enthusiasts can follow the Festival for free without having to go to Sydney. Photo: Sydney Writers’ Festival. THE 2026 edition of the Sydney Writers’ Festival has […]

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Henry F. Halloran Soundtrail takes visitors through Tanilba Bay’s history

Cr Jason Wells, MP Kate Washington, MP Meryl Swanson and President of the Port Stephens Family History Society Robyn Wells, at the start of the Soundtrail. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Plaques and QR codes are placed at key locations to inform visitors, including at the Centenary Gate near Diggers Drive. Photo: Nico Lombardo. AN innovative, first […]

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Artisan Collective Port Stephens showcases new exhibition about local landscapes

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 […]

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Biggest turnout yet as Anyerin impresses at Sunday Sounds

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 […]

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Raymond Terrace hosts Street Skills Festival for young people

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 […]

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Anzac exhibition returns to Nelson Bay

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, […]

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Free art show to bring life to Magnus Street

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 […]

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An underwater life explored at Tomaree Headland

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 […]

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Interactive theatre performance “Sincere Apologies” brings the community together

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 […]

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Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch delivers the laughs at sold-out comedy night

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 […]