The RAAF flyover. Photo: Leah Anderson.
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. […]
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 Deck Youth Centre team posing in front of the mural painted by their community. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
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. […]
Kate Wilkie posing in front of her cicada wings and echidna quills jewellery line. Photo by Nico Lombardo.
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 […]
The Original Tea Gardens Ferry has served the Port Stephens and Myall Coast communities for over 30 years. Photo: supplied.
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, […]
The historic Centenary Water Gate in Tanilba Bay, one of the key landmarks featured in
the Heritage and History Trail tours. Photo: supplied.
Visitors will be able to explore Tanilba Bay’s history through the new Henry F Halloran Soundtrail, launching during the National Trust Heritage Festival. Photo: supplied. The historic Centenary Water Gate in Tanilba Bay, one of the key landmarks featured in the Heritage and History Trail tours. Photo: supplied. RESIDENTS and visitors will have the opportunity […]
The festival is an open-air celebration of food, wine and coastal vibes. Photo: Council.
CELEBRATED celebrity chef Darren Robertson will headline the Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival. Returning to the Shoal Bay foreshore on Saturday, 14 March, the festival is an open-air celebration of food, wine and coastal vibes. The event brings together local hospitality, producers and performers in one of the state’s most spectacular coastal locations. Mr […]
School leaders from across Port Stephens with Kate Washington MP.
School leaders from across Port Stephens with Kate Washington MP. Ms Washington addresses the school leaders. Colleen Mulholland-Ruiz and leaders for Irrawang High School. Raymond Terrace Public School leaders with Kate Washington MP and principal Salena Langholz. KATE Washington MP held her annual Port Stephens Student Leader morning tea on Friday, 20 February. Hosted by […]
Riot FM’s founder Rohan Brown (left) plays music other stations are ‘too afraid to play’. He is also a member of Port Stephens band FIST with fellow musicians Luke De Oglou and Josh Morgan.
SINCE launching ten years ago, Riot FM has become a hub for alternative, heavy and unconventional music across Port Stephens and the Hunter. Built “from the garage up”, the independent narrowcast station has carved out a space for emerging artists and passionate listeners who don’t always see themselves reflected in mainstream radio. “Ten years is […]
