December 6, 2025
Longevity expert to discuss how purpose, movement and connection are the ‘superfoods’ of healthy ageing Longevity strategist Marcus Pearce.
Community, Event, Health

Longevity expert to discuss how purpose, movement and connection are the ‘superfoods’ of healthy ageing

LONGEVITY strategist Marcus Pearce believes that the secret to a long, happy and purposeful life, lies not in genetics or miracle diets but in purpose, movement and connection – the true “superfoods” of healthy ageing. He is bringing his message of vitality and longevity to Latitude One in Anna Bay on Saturday 8 November, in […]

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Port Stephens paddlers to tackle the Murray River to raise funds for men’s mental health The two Daves on the water, preparing to cover 400kms to help improve men’s mental health.
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Port Stephens paddlers to tackle the Murray River to raise funds for men’s mental health

The two Daves on the water, preparing to cover 400kms to help improve men’s mental health. Brothers in arms for a fundraising cause: Dave Wright, Damien Hamilton and Dave Hobbs. A GROUP of determined paddlers is set to tackle the mighty Murray River again for a cause close to their hearts. The Port Stephens team, […]

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Salamander Bay locals invited to add to Wishing Tree Appeal
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Salamander Bay locals invited to add to Wishing Tree Appeal

FOR more than 37 years, the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal has been at the heart of Australian Christmas giving and this year the need is greater than ever. Hundreds of thousands of families across the country are doing it tough and 760,000 children are living in poverty. Kmart Salamander Bay store is inviting locals to […]

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‘Pink Breakfast’ at Tomaree raises over $12k for breast cancer support Over 300 people attended the fundraising event. Photo: TBCSG.
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‘Pink Breakfast’ at Tomaree raises over $12k for breast cancer support

OVER 300 people gathered on 8 October for the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group’s annual fundraising breakfast. The event featured food, balloons, champagne and a raffle, all to raise funds to support those affected by breast cancer. Ronald McDonald House’s Kerryn Scully attended the event, speaking about the important services they provide to sick children […]

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Mask Up for Mental Health: Support the vital work of youth charity jupiter jupiter exceeded its consultation target for the entire year by September.
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Mask Up for Mental Health: Support the vital work of youth charity jupiter

jupiter exceeded its consultation target for the entire year by September. The youth charity offers a number of initiatives for young people outside of the counselling room. PORT Stephens’ leading youth mental health service, “jupiter – space to talk”, is urging the community to secure tickets for its Mask Up for Mental Health gala dinner […]

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Karuah gets ready for emergencies at RediCommunities Workshop Representatives from volunteer and professional government response agencies formed a comprehensive panel of expertise. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Karuah gets ready for emergencies at RediCommunities Workshop

Karuah locals getting emergency-ready. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Red Cross volunteers from the Myall Coast, Port Stephens and Hunter regions helped make the workshop a success. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. Representatives from volunteer and professional government response agencies formed a comprehensive panel of expertise. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. RESIDENTS from all over Karuah contributed to […]

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‘Click’: transformative power of photography takes centre stage in Tomaree Black-and-white category winner ‘A break from the hustle and bustle’ by Elsbeth Klarenbeek.
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‘Click’: transformative power of photography takes centre stage in Tomaree

Black-and-white category winner ‘A break from the hustle and bustle’ by Elsbeth Klarenbeek. Colour photo category winner ‘Gateway to the future’ by Heather Colgate. Creative/Altered Reality category winner: Peter Barnard for his photo ‘The Bridge’. THE transformative power of photography takes centre stage at the Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club’s annual exhibition “Click” to be held […]

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Pindimar Brewing Competition returns to the markets Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Event, Food

Pindimar Brewing Competition returns to the markets

Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. PBCA Home Brew Competition Winner 2024 Joel Anderson, with co-ordinators Glen and Kerrie Croaker. Photo: K. Croaker. BREWERS across the Myall Coast are concocting some special fermentations in prelude to the Home Brew Competition at the Pindimar Markets on Saturday 25 October. […]

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Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival to be held on Saturday, 18 October Competitive woodchoppers in the swing at last year’s Karuah Festival.
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Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival to be held on Saturday, 18 October

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 […]

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