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 […]
11/1 Donald Street, Nelson Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
11/1 Donald Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 CarNew listing: $650,000 to $675,000 PERCHED on the top floor of the sought-after Portside building, this spacious two-bedroom apartment offers sweeping water views and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Both bedrooms feature built-in robes, and the bathroom includes a separate toilet. The unit also comes with a […]
Nelson Bay local Molly O’Sullivan shines in season two of ABC’s The Assembly
Molly O’Sullivan is learning the skills of the media industry. Leigh Sales with the season two cohort of The Assembly. NELSON Bay local Molly O’Sullivan will feature on season two of ABC program ‘The Assembly’. The show follows journalism students with autism as they learn the craft and interview celebrities. “My experience on The Assembly […]
Stinker’s History: Tourism promotion in Port Stephens
Early promotion of Port Stephens’ tourism opportunities. Paddle wheeler SS Newcastle at the Nelson Bay wharf with holiday excursionists from Newcastle. I FIND it very interesting to trace the path of the local tourist industry from its very beginnings. It was inevitable that the wider audience would discover the incredible beauty of Port Stephens and […]
Stinker’s Fishin’: Monster Muddies
AROUND about this time of the year, big mud crabs start to crawl out of their underground burrows and lumber off in search of a feed. It is not well known that muddies bury into the mud and form a “hole” similar to that of a rabbit or wombat. Generally, among the extensive mangrove forests […]
Fishing experiences on offer this school holidays
YOUNG people under 18 are being encouraged to cast a line and learn new skills during the spring school holidays with free fishing workshops and a competition. Mayor Leah Anderson said the program is all about giving young people the chance to enjoy the outdoors while learning practical skills and sustainable fishing practices. “Fishing is […]
Port Stephens Yacht Club preparing to hoist the sails and ring in a new season
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 […]
1 The Esplanade, North Arm Cove is on the market with Tilligerry/Nelson Bay Real Estate
1 The Esplanade, North Arm Cove4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarPrice guide: $1,075,000 to $1,150,000 IMMERSE yourself in nature and water with this beautifully crafted Queenslander-style home, set on an elevated 821sqm block on The Esplanade. Built in 2006, the residence blends classic design with modern comforts, offering sweeping water vistas at the front and […]
5/1 Church St, Nelson Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
5/1 Church St, Nelson Bay3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarNew listingExpressions of interest INDULGE in luxurious coastal living in this two-storey penthouse, perfectly positioned in a tightly held harbourside enclave just steps from Nelson Bay village, the marina and beaches. Spanning an impressive 225sqm across two levels, this residence offers house-like proportions, floor-to-glass windows, and […]
Pop-up art show brings colour to Nelson Bay retail area
Gerry North. Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge. A VIBRANT pop-up art show is set to brighten an empty shopfront on Magnus Street, Nelson Bay for the first two weeks of October. Local artists Gerry North and Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge are the creative minds behind the exhibition, showcasing a selection of their original paintings. The temporary gallery at 112 Magnus […]
