Some of the featured paintings in the Botanicals exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo
Some of the featured paintings in the Botanicals exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo Artists at work behind the scenes at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo Long-time artist and member of the centre, Bev Henry. Photo: Nico Lombardo A NEW exhibition, titled Botanicals, has just been set up for display in the Port […]
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 […]
The fenced-off playground in Finnan Park, which is scheduled to be removed next month. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
THE Finnan Park playground, situated next to the Grahamstown Dam in Raymond Terrace, has been slated for removal in June, having been fenced off for several months. Hunter Water Corporation has stated that the equipment, which they own, is no longer safe to use and they do not operate playgrounds as part of their core […]
Shoal Bay has taken out the popular vote in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. Photo: supplied, Destination Port Stephens.
SHOAL Bay has been recognised as the People’s Choice Winner in the Small Tourism Town category at the 2026 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. Presented by the NSW Tourism Association, the People’s Choice Award is determined by public vote, recognising destinations that create memorable visitor experiences and meaningful connections with both visitors and locals. Destination […]
THE deadline for entering the “Wings Over Wetlands” art competition, organised by the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre in collaboration with the Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee and Port Stephens Council, is rapidly approaching. Those who wish to participate, whether adults or students, have until 31 May to apply for the chance to win a […]
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart.
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. Residents say increasing parking pressure has become a growing concern near the Catherine McAuley College precinct. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. TRAFFIC and parking concerns are growing for residents surrounding the Catherine McAuley College precinct in Medowie. […]
The street library on Tea Tree Drive in Medowie. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart.
Tea Tree Drive’s community street library encourages locals to exchange books. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. The street library on Tea Tree Drive in Medowie. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. STREET libraries across Medowie are helping build community connections while encouraging locals of all ages to read. Tea Tree Drive is a particular hot-spot, with […]
Ben and Kristen Nicol at the Gresford Show. Photo: Allynview Farm. Kristen Nicol placed third in the Food and Beverage category of the Women Changing the World Awards. ALLYNVIEW Farm’s Kristen Nicol has been recognised on the global stage, placing third in the Food and Beverage category of the Women Changing the World Awards. It […]
Deena with her Lions Youth of the Year State Finalist trophy. Photo: supplied. Deena with her Lions support crew. Photo: supplied. Trophies from the Lions District 201N3 Youth of the Year competition. Photo: supplied. Tea Gardens Lions heard Deena’s award winning speech at their May meeting. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. LOCAL youth Deena Clemson has been […]
The Latham’s Snipe. Photo: supplied, Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee.
THE enigmatic Latham’ s Snipe, after departing early autumn on an epic non-stop 8,500-kilometre flight from the Hunter Estuary wetlands, is now taking time out to breed in northern Japan. Come July, Latham’s Snipe and other migratory species will commence their journey back to the Hunter wetlands to fatten up on invertebrates, insects and seeds […]
