January 21, 2026

Port Stephens News Of The Area

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Harbourside Port Stephens celebrates its year in the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program Maggie Beer Foundation Chef Paul McDonald, Harbourside Port Stephens CEO Paul Fitzpatrick and Head Chef Tommy Slowey.
Event, Food

Harbourside Port Stephens celebrates its year in the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program

Maggie Beer Foundation Chef Paul McDonald, Harbourside Port Stephens CEO Paul Fitzpatrick and Head Chef Tommy Slowey. Head Chef Tommy Slowey and Harbourside resident Kerry Firkin. RESIDENTS, families and staff gathered at Harbourside Residential Care in Shoal Bay last week to celebrate the conclusion of its participation in the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program. […]

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Three Boat Harbour artists to open their doors to the public
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Three Boat Harbour artists to open their doors to the public

‘Citrus, Stripes and Wattle’, a soft pastel on archival paper by Joanna Greenwood. ‘Boat Harbour Rocks’, a soft pastel on archival paper by Bernadette Meyers. Melanie Webb’s ‘Feminine Flora’, acrylic on canvas. BOAT Harbour artists Joanna Greenwood, Bernadette Meyers, and Melanie Webb will open their studios for “Art, Nature & Community”, a celebration of creativity, […]

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Nelson Bay set for laughter and community connection at Stand-Up Comedy Evening
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Nelson Bay set for laughter and community connection at Stand-Up Comedy Evening

NELSON Bay RSL sub-Branch is gearing up to host an event purely for enjoyment and togetherness. The Stand-Up Comedy evening on Saturday 29 November at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club isn’t a fundraiser, It’s designed to bring together defence personnel, veterans and first responders for well-earned relaxation and fun. Guests will enjoy performances from professional […]

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Nelson Bay CWA gearing up for much-loved Christmas Market The CWA Christmas fete is an annual tradition held in the hall on the corner of Gowrie Ave and Achilles St.
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Nelson Bay CWA gearing up for much-loved Christmas Market

THE Nelson Bay branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) is gearing up for its much-loved Christmas Market. It will be held at the CWA Hall on the corner of Gowrie Avenue and Achilles Street on Saturday 22 November from 8.30am to 1pm. Visitors can look forward to a festive array of stalls featuring handcrafted […]

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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.
Event

‘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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