THE much-loved Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival is set to make its grand return from 9am on Saturday, 18 October, at Lionel Morten Oval. This vibrant community celebration of local culture, seafood, and timber sports has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated annual events. What began in the 1990s as the humble Myall […]

A big achievement celebrated by the volunteers. Volunteers worked hard to remove invasive weeds from the headland. NEARLY 30 volunteers gathered on Tomaree’s One Mile headland last Saturday to continue the fight against invasive weeds threatening the coastal landscape. The event brought together outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, and even dad-and-daughter teams in an effort to remove […]

Peter Ballard, Doug Wheen and John Townsend on board Solanda. Fleet at the start of a PSYC race day earlier this month. PORT Stephens Yacht Club (PSYC) is preparing to hoist the sails and ring in a new season with its Annual Season Opening Day on Saturday, 4 October, with the community warmly invited to […]

The whole school got behind Mr Evans in the lead-up to the big game. Photos: Karuah Public School. KPS student Indi showed her extra-special support. The banner outside the school. Dan Evans with kids whose dads or uncles were also on the grand final team. SCHOOLCHILDREN at Karuah Public School (KPS) joined in celebrating their […]

A GROUP born from bushwalks and camaraderie is celebrating three decades of laughter, travel and unbreakable bonds. The Port Stephens Friendship Group (PSFG), launched in response to a newspaper ad in 1995. Its 30th Anniversary and Changeover Dinner, complete with a black-and-white and silver dress code and décor, will feature a nostalgic film screening, live […]

A NEW chapter in community care is starting in Port Stephens, with the official launch of the Taylors Beach Social Hub, a purpose-built space designed to bring joy, connection, and wellbeing to older residents of the peninsula. The innovative hub is the latest initiative from NovaCare, a well-established Hunter-based charity focused on helping seniors live […]

The Wild Women adventurers painted the town red as playing cards. The Anna Bay Birdie golf gang with Elvis as the King of Hearts and a curiouser and curiouser baby caterpillar. The peculiar array of un-beheaded ladies mimicking The Queen of Hearts. Winners of the Maddest Hatter prize. Cheshire Cat Susie Briggs and White Rabbit […]

THE Tilligerry Community Association (TCA) is inviting families from across the region to celebrate all Dads this Father’s Day, at the free “Lemon Jam: Father’s Day edition”. Set against the stunning backdrop of Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage, this fun-filled day of music and mateship will be held on Sunday 7 September from noon to […]

SOMETHING sock-tacular is afoot in Lemon Tree Passage. The Tilligerry Arts Group (TAG) is launching its first Socktacula! Exhibition and Competition, a wonderfully wacky celebration of one of the humblest items in your wardrobe — the sock. This quirky and colourful event is shaping up to be an Australian first, and it’s open to all […]