The regatta developed into a huge social gathering with some families staying on the lake for up to a month.
OLD timers may recall the great days of the Annual Mungo Brush Regatta. Nestled in a protected corner of the Myall Lakes, on the eastern shore of the Broadwater, Mungo Brush was the perfect setting for the regatta conducted by the Port Stephens Regatta Club since 1903. As documented by Publicity Officer Tim Motum the […]
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1 The Esplanade, North Arm Cove4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 CarExpressions of Interest IMMERSE yourself in nature and water with this beautifully crafted Queenslander-style home, set on an elevated 821sqm block on The Esplanade. Built in 2006, the residence blends classic design with modern comforts, offering sweeping water vistas at the front and lush bushland […]
School leaders from across Port Stephens with Kate Washington MP.
School leaders from across Port Stephens with Kate Washington MP. Ms Washington addresses the school leaders. Colleen Mulholland-Ruiz and leaders for Irrawang High School. Raymond Terrace Public School leaders with Kate Washington MP and principal Salena Langholz. KATE Washington MP held her annual Port Stephens Student Leader morning tea on Friday, 20 February. Hosted by […]
A typical Outer Light snapper.
IT seems to me that every time I go fishing in “Stinkpot” there is a story to tell. Something happens that has not happened during any of my numerous excursions out into the wild water off the Point Stephens Outer Lighthouse. Recently a solid southerly wind kicked in, building what was a flat sea into […]
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Riot FM’s founder Rohan Brown (left) plays music other stations are ‘too afraid to play’. He is also a member of Port Stephens band FIST with fellow musicians Luke De Oglou and Josh Morgan.
SINCE launching ten years ago, Riot FM has become a hub for alternative, heavy and unconventional music across Port Stephens and the Hunter. Built “from the garage up”, the independent narrowcast station has carved out a space for emerging artists and passionate listeners who don’t always see themselves reflected in mainstream radio. “Ten years is […]
Whiting arrive for the party.
FEBRUARY. You beauty! Peace, warm water, lonely beaches, deserted boat ramps and heaps of fish! This month must rate as my most favoured time of the year on the water. I’ve been in hibernation since mid-December when I am quite comfortable handing the local fishing grounds over to our holiday visitors and weekend warriors. 2025 […]
NPSGFC’s Sean Leeman and Noah Tubman featured on Junior Team Tantrum at the annual Garmin Billfish Shootout.
TWO of Port Stephens finest young anglers experienced a huge thrill when they competed in the prestigious Garmin Billfish Shootout last weekend. Sean Leeman and Noah Tubman demonstrated their fishing prowess against world class anglers in Australia’s premier game fishing competition. The outstanding duo from the Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club (NPSGFC) were […]
Meri Andric working with clay. Meri Andric’s ceramic pieces. PORT Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) is launching its 2026 Meet the Maker program, where art lovers are invited to connect directly with local creatives. Meri Andric is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice focuses on ceramics and painting. She describes working with clay as a meditative […]
