April 2, 2026
Light and Luminosity on display at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Carol Young and her featured work.
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Light and Luminosity on display at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre

Carol Young and her featured work. A striking painting from the centre’s latest exhibition. LOCAL artists have used their creative skills to manipulate light and colour in the latest exhibition at Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC). “Luminosity” explores the interplay of light in art, with innovative works that highlight brightness, shadow, and transformation. The […]

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Funding on offer for ‘Gone Fishing Day events Fishing clubs can apply for up to $2,000 to host a variety of activities, such as casting and fishing workshops. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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Funding on offer for ‘Gone Fishing Day events

FISHING clubs and associated organisations are being encouraged to join in the state-wide ‘Gone Fishing Day’ festivities on Sunday 19 October by hosting their own events.  NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Director Fisheries Management, Bryan Van Der Walt said clubs can apply for a fishing package or grants up to […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: The mighty Mulloway Charter champion Paul Lennon knows all the tricks
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Stinker’s Fishin’: The mighty Mulloway

Charter champion Paul Lennon knows all the tricks Back in the days when I targeted mulloway. IT appears to me that along with catching a giant snapper, catching a mighty mulloway is on the top of every fisherman’s catch list. It may come as some surprise to realise that mulloway are everywhere – on the […]

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Raymond Terrace lights up for Illuminate Festival
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Raymond Terrace lights up for Illuminate Festival

Lanterns decorated by local students. Light installations in Boomerang Park. RAYMOND Terrace was lit-up over the weekend for a night of light and community. Illuminate Raymond Terrace took place on Saturday 14 June and featured live music, fire twirlers and light installations. “Illuminate is such a great event for our community, bringing everyone together for […]

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Nelson Bay life drawing group welcomes newcomers A life drawing example by Ileana Clarke.
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Nelson Bay life drawing group welcomes newcomers

“LEARNING never exhausts the mind,” said the fifteenth century Italian painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor and architect Leonardo da Vinci. It helps explain why a life drawing group has endured for more than 20 years at the Port Stephens Community Art Centre. Drawing from a life model is a discipline that has been used […]

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Illuminate Raymond Terrace set to light up Boomerang Park Activities galore are on offer at Illuminate Raymond Terrace this Saturday.
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Illuminate Raymond Terrace set to light up Boomerang Park

ILLUMNATE Raymond Terrace will light up Boomerang Park with colour, creativity and community spirit on Saturday, 14 June 2025. From 4pm to 8pm, Boomerang Park will glow with colour and creativity, offering a free community event packed with live music, family-friendly art, light installations, food zones, and interactive activities. The evening will culminate in a […]

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1/1 Tallean Road, Nelson Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
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1/1 Tallean Road, Nelson Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate

1/1 Tallean Road, Nelson Bay3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarNew listing: $950,000Charming townhouse NESTLED in the heart of Nelson Bay, this charming townhouse offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Situated just a short stroll from the bustling CBD and picturesque Marina, you’ll find yourself immersed in the vibrant community atmosphere. The two-storey design […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: Protect the first links in the chain
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Stinker’s Fishin’: Protect the first links in the chain

ALL the rain that we have experienced over recent weeks has heightened the concerns of many that question the quality of the water washing from the land into feeder streams and tributaries that flow into the Port. One such Anna Bay resident, Greg Finn, states a clear case: “The principle issue we have relates directly […]

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