A unique snap of Esmeralda Cove on Broughton Island.
THE “Broughton Islands” were named after Captain William Broughton, whose first visit to our coastline was in August 1795 when he sought shelter, during adverse weather, in the lee of the islands near the entrance to Port Stephens on board HMS Providence. The name “Broughton Islands” appears to have been adopted by the 1860s with […]
SHORTLY after finishing school at Nelson Bay High, Darren “Doddy” Dodd found work on the Nelson Bay waterfront. As a 16-year-old, Doddy started preparing seafood by opening oysters, cooking crabs and lobsters and filleting fish. It has been recognised, over the past 38 years, that Doddy has developed into a master of his craft of […]
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Locals from the north side of Port Stephens took part by boarding the lander from the Bundabah launch area. All photos: Thomas O’Keefe. Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS volunteers helped re-launch the lander. The deeper draft vessels can only come along the jetty. VOLUNTEERS from the Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue unit made a special landing at […]
Brendon displayed his 1942 Willys Jeep.
Brendon displayed his 1942 Willys Jeep. Damien with his replica 1940 BMW R71 and Royal Enfield Flying Flea. John and his 1944 Dodge weapon carrier. Donna in front of her family’s 1943 Bren carrier and Halflingers. Guy Ellis showed off his 1943 ambulance jeep. Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe band. Spectators riding in amphibious vehicles on […]
Local champ Benny Doolan with an offshore monster snapper.
OFFSHORE fishing from Birubi north to Broughton Island is as good as it gets. Snapper is without doubt the most sought after fish because of its tenacious fighting qualities and outstanding performance in the kitchen. The offshore coastal stretch to Seal Rocks, including the islands, is dominated by reef – ideal habitat for snapper. Mulloway […]
OVER the coming weeks, if my Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) site is accurate, we are in for some rough weather accompanied by a bumpy sea. As the sea continues to settle the local headlands and rocky outcrops along our coastline, between Birubi and Tomaree, become a focus for those who chase a tenacious scrapper we […]
Maggie Beer Foundation Chef Paul McDonald, Harbourside Port Stephens CEO Paul Fitzpatrick and Head Chef Tommy Slowey.
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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Broughton Island, a fishing paradise.
ONCE a little-known NSW island, Broughton has become a ‘must visit’ destination for fishermen, boaties and day trippers. Over recent years the island has changed socially, for the better, with an influx of families rather than a domination of fishermen. Bird watching, hiking, photography, snorkelling and of course fishing are all part of the island […]
