ANNA Bay charity Hunter Horse Haven has plenty of reasons for hosting a special Golf Day next Monday, 27 October at Nelson Bay Golf Club. Established since 2018, the registered charity offers a lifeline for abused, neglected and abandoned horses but it is still reeling from the recent rain and flooding that left a trail […]
Author Carmen with husband/illustrator Steven Allen, at the recent Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
TWO days after prolific local children’s author Carmen Allen launched her latest book, it was on Amazon’s “best-seller” list. “Molly’s New Treasure” is book number five in a series. It follows Princess Molly and her friends as they set out on the adventure of a lifetime: a royal treasure hunt across a mysterious island with […]
Market Preview14 Michael Drive, Salt Ash4 Bed, 2 Bath, 4 Car SET on a level and mostly cleared two-acre lot, this property captures the charm of a peaceful rural lifestyle in a beautiful “park-like” setting. The four-bedroom home features striking cathedral ceilings in the main living areas, an L-shaped lounge and dining, plus a family […]
DID you hear what I heard? For the past 40 odd years I have been reporting fishing in and around Port Stephens. Something happened this week that, to my knowledge, has never happened before. Fishing around the deep water off Middle Island, Soldiers Point, John Latter hooked and landed a 58cm Mangrove Jack! So, what […]
Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Discerning connoisseurs will doubtless partake in the next brewing competition. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. PBCA Home Brew Competition Winner 2024 Joel Anderson, with co-ordinators Glen and Kerrie Croaker. Photo: K. Croaker. BREWERS across the Myall Coast are concocting some special fermentations in prelude to the Home Brew Competition at the Pindimar Markets on Saturday 25 October. […]
Competitive woodchoppers in the swing at last year’s Karuah Festival.
THE much-loved Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival is set to make its grand return from 9am on Saturday, 18 October, at Lionel Morten Oval. This vibrant community celebration of local culture, seafood, and timber sports has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated annual events. What began in the 1990s as the humble Myall […]
80 Austral Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 CarNew ListingGuide: $775,000 to $825,000 TUCKED away at the very end of Austral Street, this charming two-bedroom cottage sits on a large 758m² block that offers both peace and privacy. With bushland views and a paper road (Harris Street) running along the side boundary, the property […]
Excited young members of Anna Bay Fishing Club gather at their monthly meeting.
Excited young members of Anna Bay Fishing Club gather at their monthly meeting. Girls champ Hanna Gentile. Boys champ Tyson Andrew. WHAT I enjoy most about this mad game that we call “fishing” is to see the increasing numbers of kids that are becoming involved. In an age where a crowbar is required to lever […]
A big achievement celebrated by the volunteers.
A big achievement celebrated by the volunteers. Volunteers worked hard to remove invasive weeds from the headland. NEARLY 30 volunteers gathered on Tomaree’s One Mile headland last Saturday to continue the fight against invasive weeds threatening the coastal landscape. The event brought together outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, and even dad-and-daughter teams in an effort to remove […]
11/1 Donald Street, Nelson Bay2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 CarNew listing: $650,000 to $675,000 PERCHED on the top floor of the sought-after Portside building, this spacious two-bedroom apartment offers sweeping water views and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Both bedrooms feature built-in robes, and the bathroom includes a separate toilet. The unit also comes with a […]
