A TWIST on an established horror franchise has been applied to Final Destination: Bloodlines. The original Final Destination was born from a fairly ingenious idea for the genre: a horror film in which Death itself was the “villain”, orchestrating Rube-Goldberg machinations of misfortune that result in suspenseful, grisly deaths. In this latest instalment, college student […]
Stinker’s Fishin’: More to fishing that catching fish
The mystery bird ‘walking’ on water – the White-faced storm petrel. Ben Galbraith with a tuna caught out of Gisborne, New Zealand. Stinker has made contact with a Kiwi, Ben Galbraith, who catches giant snapper out of a small tinny called ‘Tinfoil’. IT WAS on a recent return fishing trip from […]
10 Nepean Way, Tanilba Bay is on the market with Tilligerry & Nelson Bay Real Estate
10 Nepean Way, Tanilba Bay4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 CarPrice: $799,000 WELCOME to 10 Nepean Way, a stunning four-bedroom single-level home situated in Tanilba Bay’s newest estate. Perfectly positioned within walking distance to schools, shops, public transport, and the beautiful waterfront, this property offers exceptional convenience and lifestyle appeal. Inside, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, […]
115 Promontory Way, North Arm Cove is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
115 Promontory Way, North Arm Cove 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1 Car Market Preview DISCOVER a rare opportunity to secure an absolute waterfront property on the stunning Port Stephens waterways. Nestled in the tranquil enclave of North Arm Cove, this exceptional two-storey residence offers gorgeous water views, a private […]
The Big Screen
LAST Breath is really going to test the limits for those of you who suffer from claustrophobia, but this survival thriller, based on a true story, is well worth checking out. A fictional retelling of the same story that director Alex Parkinson had already covered in his 2019 documentary of the same name, the story […]
Stinker’s History: Little road, big problems
MARSH Road has displayed a real character over the years that makes it unique. I chose to write about the road in my latest book because, in my opinion, it has a personality all of its own. Running through the Port Stephens village of Bobs Farm, there are few roads which have gained as well-earned […]

Young stars go down the rabbit hole with Alice In Wonderland remake
THREE young Port Stephens performers are on a magical journey down the rabbit hole as cast members of a Young People’s Theatre production of Alice In Wonderland Jr. Xavier Vaughan, a Year 7 student at Irrawang High School, and Isla Bailey and Elizabeth Kilday from Year 8 and Year 7 respectively at Catherine McAuley Catholic […]
23 Morna Point Road, Anna Bay is on the market with Nelson Bay Real Estate
23 Morna Point Road, Anna BayAuctionOpen House: 3 May 2025, 10:00-10:30am LOCATED approximately 260 metres from the water, this Torrens title property offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Designed for low maintenance living, the home features an open-plan layout with two spacious living areas and a huge undercover outdoor area perfect for entertaining. A private courtyard […]
The Big Screen
MARVEL studios unleashes its next great experimental flick this week, hoping that the Thunderbolts will capture new audiences in the same way the Guardians of the Galaxy did. Taking a page from their competitor DC’s Suicide Squad films, the premise sees several of the supporting “anti-heroes” from previous Marvel films and television shows thrown together, […]
Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to go crabbing
OF all the seafood available to us I enjoy a good feed of blue swimmer crabs more than anything else. Crumbed calmari, mud crabs, fresh prawns, lobster mornay and battered fish are all hard to beat. However, if I am forced to select one, it would be a blue swimmer crab. For cooking, add half […]