During Simon’s performances, the venue is turned into a makeshift church. Photo: Supplied by Simon Vaughan
During Simon’s performances, the venue is turned into a makeshift church. Photo: Supplied by Simon Vaughan Spiky hair and tattoos are not the usual look for a religious teenager, but Simon Vaughan made it work. Photo: Supplied by Simon Vaughan WHAT is it like growing up in a deeply religious household? And […]
The top 40 artworks in the competition have made it to Lion Studios, and it’s now the public’s turn to judge. Photo: Nico Lombardo
THE community will decide which of the 40 artworks featured in the One Square Foot exhibition receive the People’s Choice prizes. The competition, organised by Lion Studios, challenged artists from all around Australia to paint creative pieces, on a square-foot canvas, in any style. Artists were permitted to choose oils, acrylics, and even mixed media. […]
Matt Johnstone of Atlantis Port Stephens showing the giant nudibranch model. Photo: Nico Lombardo Thanks to AR, visitors can see whales swim through the Port Stephens Visitors Information Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo A NEW exhibition, titled Marine Creatures – Great and Small, has just opened at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre, where it will […]
Canadian author Yann Martel in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Claire Nichols, live from Tomaree Library and Community Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
