STORYTELLING, connection and community support will take centre stage in Salamander Bay on Tuesday 25 February 2026, from 12pm to 2pm, at Tynan Wines in support of Women’s Healing Sanctuary. Readers Retreat bookshop is hosting a fundraising Author’s Luncheon, bringing together book lovers and community members to raise vital funds for women experiencing grief, trauma […]

Participants at the Women’s Circle Morning Tea putting the finishing touches on their artworks. Arty attendees Jacie Whitfield, Jenny Crossey and Linda Jury with their keepsake pieces. SEVERAL women tapped into their artistic intuition at a workshop on Thursday 11 December at the Women’s Healing Sanctuary. The free event was funded through Australia Post’s Community […]

Students from Tomaree High School received Certificates of Achievement for their contribution to the program. Residents at Harbourside worked with the students to create the colourful artworks. STUDENTS from Tomaree High School and residents at Harbourside Port Stephens have completed another year of their Intergenerational Program, marking the third consecutive year the initiative has been […]

Kids and families checked out the paddy wagon at Karuah police station. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Karuah locals touring the station. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Youth Liaison Officer S/C Leanne Mann, S/C Michelle Chandler, and S/C Fred Saba from Lemon Tree Passage. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. ACLO Jemma McLeay, YLO S/C Leanne Mann and Inspector David Donovan at […]

Drawing in Indigo by Pauline Commins. Daad Ruelle is the current featured potter at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. LOCAL artists explore a monochrome theme in Port Stephens Community Arts Centre’s latest exhibition. The works focus on line, form and texture rather than a broad colour palette, inviting viewers to engage with shape and composition […]

The 4WD Tours R Us team at the NSW Tourism Awards. Moonshadow – TQC Cruises took out Silver in the Major Tour & Transport Operator category. PORT Stephens tourism operators 4WD Tours R Us and Moonshadow – TQC Cruises have each received silver awards at the NSW Tourism Awards. 4WD Tours R Us was awarded […]

Alison Rogers presenting an award to one of the junior writers. Photo: Henk Tobbe. Students, Rotarians and sponsors gathered at this year’s Rotary Junior Schools Writing Competition. Photo: Henk Tobbe. YOUNG imaginations took centre stage this month as the annual Rotary Junior Schools Writing Competition returned for its third year, culminating in a celebration night […]

LONG-TERM Port Stephens resident and community arts advocate Tina Summers is using her creative practice to support local women, with her latest workshop funded through Australia Post’s Community Grants program. Tina, known for helping women reconnect with their natural creativity, focuses her teaching on self-expression, exploration and using simple art processes to support emotional wellbeing. […]

Locals from the north side of Port Stephens took part by boarding the lander from the Bundabah launch area. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS volunteers helped re-launch the lander. The deeper draft vessels can only come along the jetty. VOLUNTEERS from the Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue unit made a special landing at […]

Brendon displayed his 1942 Willys Jeep. Damien with his replica 1940 BMW R71 and Royal Enfield Flying Flea. John and his 1944 Dodge weapon carrier. Donna in front of her family’s 1943 Bren carrier and Halflingers. Guy Ellis showed off his 1943 ambulance jeep. Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe band. Spectators riding in amphibious vehicles on […]