New Listing81/1a Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed 2 Bath 1 CarPrice – $675,000 to $725,000 UNIT 81 in the Mantra Nelson Bay has it all. Being sold fully furnished with brand new furniture, this immaculate two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment presents the perfect opportunity for investors, holidaymakers or those seeking a coastal lifestyle. Recently updated, the unit […]
Matt Johnstone of Atlantis Port Stephens showing the giant nudibranch model. Photo: Nico Lombardo Thanks to AR, visitors can see whales swim through the Port Stephens Visitors Information Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo A NEW exhibition, titled Marine Creatures – Great and Small, has just opened at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre, where it will […]
The northern face of Broughton Island looking toward Seal Rocks. Photo: Supplied.
RECREATIONAL fishers are forever seeking the ultimate fishing experience. Fishing Utopia, the jewel in the crown. Well, I have found it! Two kilometres off the coast between Port Stephens and Forster sits an island wonderland where the fishing opportunities are endless. Three kilometres long and two kilometres wide, Broughton Island is the only island off […]
ROCKY Point is one of the best kept fishing secrets in Port Stephens. Accessible by both 4×4 and boat, this rocky outcrop and the surrounding beaches and bays have a fascinating history of fishing, lobstering and the mining of shell grit. Big Rocky, as the name suggests, is a big rocky outcrop just far enough […]
2/11 The Maindeck Corlette2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 CarNEW LISTING$769,000 NEW to the market and nestled in a quiet pocket of Corlette, “The Maindeck” offers an easy-care coastal lifestyle perfect for downsizers, first home buyers or those seeking a relaxed holiday retreat. This well-presented townhouse features two comfortable bedrooms, a neat and functional bathroom, and […]
Canadian author Yann Martel in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Claire Nichols, live from Tomaree Library and Community Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo
Canadian author Yann Martel in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Claire Nichols, live from Tomaree Library and Community Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo Thanks to Live and Local livestreams, book enthusiasts can follow the Festival for free without having to go to Sydney. Photo: Sydney Writers’ Festival. THE 2026 edition of the Sydney Writers’ Festival has […]
Cr Jason Wells, MP Kate Washington, MP Meryl Swanson and President of the Port Stephens Family History Society Robyn Wells, at the start of the Soundtrail. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Cr Jason Wells, MP Kate Washington, MP Meryl Swanson and President of the Port Stephens Family History Society Robyn Wells, at the start of the Soundtrail. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Plaques and QR codes are placed at key locations to inform visitors, including at the Centenary Gate near Diggers Drive. Photo: Nico Lombardo. AN innovative, first […]
Up until the mid-1980s oysters were grown right throughout the Port.
CONTINUED expansion of the Australian colonies placed increased pressure on the building industry, which relied heavily on lime for mortar for stone buildings. It was well known that oyster shells could be burned to produce the lime – cheap and in ample supply. At first only the empty shells of eaten oysters were used but […]
Judy Hunter in front of her ocean pool paintings. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Judy Hunter in front of her ocean pool paintings. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Anne McLaughlin showing her paintings depicting the Port Stephens and Tilligerry area. Photo: Nico Lombardo A NEW exhibition titled “The Artist Next Door” was just unveiled at the Artisan Collective Port Stephens, an artist-run gallery situated in d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay. The exhibition […]
6 Marty Avenue, Salamander Bay6 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car OPPORTUNITIES like this are rare – an incredibly versatile home, ideal for potential dual-income living, extended families, or investors looking to maximise returns. Set on a flat 647m² block with vehicle access to the rear, this spacious property offers a flexible layout with up to […]
