August 22, 2025
The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

WHILE Superman got to theatres first with a surprisingly optimistic superhero film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps follows closely and seems to be tapping the same hope-filled well. The “First Family” of Marvel have been through four previous attempts at big screen success, but have never managed to connect with audiences. Hoping to change that, […]

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Soldiers Point lawn bowlers to celebrate 20 years since state pennants triumph Soldiers Point Bowling club legends Simon Lack, Les Ritchie, Bob Dunn and Neville Downes.
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Soldiers Point lawn bowlers to celebrate 20 years since state pennants triumph

Soldiers Point Bowling club legends Simon Lack, Les Ritchie, Bob Dunn and Neville Downes. The 2005 State No 1 Pennants champions: (back l-r) Bob Dunn, Bryce Williams, David Brandt, Allan Cloke (manager); Chris Ramage, Les Ritchie, Neville Downes, Ross Gardiner, Alan Miller (front) board member Doug Christensen, Jason Piatrasek, Jason Stokes, Simon Lack, Jim Towers […]

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Unprecedented fish deaths likely a ‘natural phenomenon’
Fishing

Unprecedented fish deaths likely a ‘natural phenomenon’

COUNTLESS numbers of dead fish now line the shores of the Broadwater, Two Mile Lake, Boolambayte Lake and Myall Lake, in what is widely considered the worst such event in living memory. “This is the most distressing and surprising sight I’ve seen since [in the 14 years] I’ve been working around the lakes,” Kerry McIntosh […]

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Roaring Forty returns to Port Stephens after crew conquers the Melbourne Osaka Cup Kevin Le Poidevin and Darrell Greig aboard the Roaring Forty.
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Roaring Forty returns to Port Stephens after crew conquers the Melbourne Osaka Cup

Kevin Le Poidevin and Darrell Greig aboard the Roaring Forty. The crew navigated wild weather and ocean currents. SOLDIERS Point Marina is often full of sailboats, but unlike the “Roaring Forty”, there aren’t many that have made the voyage to Japan and back. Kevin Le Poidevin and Darrell Greig sailed the Roaring Forty in the […]

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Rescue chopper called in to Hawks Nest for night mission
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Rescue chopper called in to Hawks Nest for night mission

Lift-off for the fastest way to emergency care. Myall River Hawks junior footy kept practicing at a safe distance. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter made its landing in the shadowy middle of Myall Park. THE Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) made a rare night-time landing at Myall Park in Hawks Nest, to assist in a patient […]

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Stinker’s Fishin’: Port full of bream
Fishing

Stinker’s Fishin’: Port full of bream

I’VE said it many times – if you can’t catch a bream then you should consider joining the golf club. That being said, some are better than others when it comes to catching bream. When it comes to the spectacular waters of Port Stephens there are none better than the Coles family of Lemon Tree […]

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Students illustrate Indigenous stories in powerful NAIDOC exhibition at Salamander Bay Students channelled their creativity into paintings and drawings.
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Students illustrate Indigenous stories in powerful NAIDOC exhibition at Salamander Bay

  Students channelled their creativity into paintings and drawings.   Students channelled their creativity into paintings and drawings.   FROM 27 June to 20 July, Salamander Bay Square will stage an exhibition of shortlisted primary school students’ artworks. The showcase is part of Charter Hall’s “Drawing Us Together” initiative, which celebrates Indigenous storytelling and student […]

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The Big Screen
Film

The Big Screen

THIS is the week this particular cinephile has been awaiting, with the all new Superman flying into theatres. While films based on comics owned by Warner Bros. have been a mixed bag (to be generous), the involvement of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) as writer, director and creative head for films under the “DC […]

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