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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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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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Karuah remembers at family and community focused Anzac Day events

Port Stephens Military Brotherhood Motorcycle Club members lead the march. Photo: Robert Whiteman. Port Stephens Military Brotherhood Motorcycle Club members lead the march. Photo: Robert Whiteman. A solemn and well-attended Dawn Service was held at Karuah Memorial Park. Photo: Robert Whiteman. Karuah RSL sub-Branch members at the RSL club. Photo: Robert Whiteman. ON the 111th […]

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Raymond Terrace Anzac Day looks to the future while remembering the past

Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch President Victor Jones. Photo: Amanda Green. The ceremony was hosted by the Raymond Terrace RSL sub-branch. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The traditional ANZAC Day March led by Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch member Robert Colgan-Gore. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Hunter River High School Captains Eva Mansfield and Cooper Boulton. Photo: Amanda Green. Abigail Carlos […]

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Nelson Bay honours the ANZAC spirit

The 2026 Anzac Day ceremony at Nelson Bay featured a prominent Catafalque Party, a mounted guard of honour, as part of the traditional commemorative services. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. Veterans lead the march to the Anzac Day service. Photos: Leah Anderson. Veterans lead the march to the Anzac Day service. Photos: Leah Anderson. […]

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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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Youth Centre’s mural workshop raises housing awareness

HOMELESSNESS is a reality that affects adults and young people alike. Yet Port Stephens, despite having a significant population of children facing homelessness, does not have a youth shelter. On 15 April, Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services, a not-for-profit organisation helping disadvantaged youth, held a mural painting workshop at The Deck in Raymond Terrace. […]

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Exhibition features found and ‘upcycled’ materials

THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is currently featuring the work of artist Kate Wilkie. Kate has contributed to countless exhibitions in the centre since 2007. She is a Visual Art and Design Technology teacher and was Technical Supervisor of the painting studio at Sydney College of the Arts for over eight years. “I’m mainly […]

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Historic ferry hosts modern-day long lunch experience

The Original Tea Gardens Ferry has served the Port Stephens and Myall Coast communities for over 30 years. Photo: supplied. Diners Jenny Crossey, Pauline Shein and Kim Smith enjoying Tillermans’ custom-branded wines during the long lunch on Sunday. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. A MULTICULTURAL long lunch with a difference drew strong local support over the weekend, […]