January 30, 2026
Raymond Terrace’s Bruce Townsend named in Australia Day Honours Mr Townsend, front left, with fellow Lions Club members at one of their many charity events. Photo: NOTA file.
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Raymond Terrace’s Bruce Townsend named in Australia Day Honours

Bruce Townsend OAM was recognised for his services to the Raymond Terrace community. Mr Townsend, front left, with fellow Lions Club members at one of their many charity events. Photo: NOTA file. BRUCE Townsend has been recognised on the Australia Day Honours List for his service to the Raymond Terrace community.    Mr Townsend was […]

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Stinker’s History: almost 20 years a marine park Point Stephens, part of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park. Photo: supplied.
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Stinker’s History: almost 20 years a marine park

OVER the past 50 or so years, the pure waters of Port Stephens have been threatened by viruses and parasites in the oyster industry, acid sulphate from the disturbed soil leaching into the water column, and inappropriate development and aquatic industries – as with the coal wharf at Fingal and the proposed 90-hectare pearl farm. […]

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Nelson Bay to host Peter Wilson Memorial Cup touch football tournament Nelson Bay Neptunes will field powerful junior representative touch football squads at this weekend's Peter Wilson Memorial Cup event at Tomaree Sports Complex.
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Nelson Bay to host Peter Wilson Memorial Cup touch football tournament

NELSON Bay Neptunes junior representative touch football squads are on a major sporting mission this weekend. All roads lead to the Tomaree Sports Complex fields for the annual Peter Wilson Memorial Cup Championships to be staged from Saturday 31 January to Sunday 1 February where the multiple line ups are chasing silverware honours. Nelson Bay […]

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How Port Stephens communities will celebrate Australia Day
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How Port Stephens communities will celebrate Australia Day

COMMUNITIES across the Port Stephens Council area will come together over the Australia Day weekend to enjoy family-friendly celebrations, from pool parties and community breakfasts to citizenship ceremonies and live entertainment. With events planned across several suburbs, residents and visitors are encouraged to take part while being mindful that times or activities may be adjusted […]

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Community applauds holiday shuttle trial in the Tomaree Headland Representatives and volunteers for the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group, Grenville Stevens, Peter Clough and Leon Squires.
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Community applauds holiday shuttle trial in the Tomaree Headland

AN experimental holiday shuttle bus service trialled over the Christmas and New Year period in the Tomaree Headland area has proven an overwhelming success, with organisers reporting demand well beyond expectations. The free Tomaree Shuttle, operated in partnership with Port Stephens Coaches and ran from 24 December to 6 January. Looping between Nelson Bay, Shoal […]

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Voices united: Port Harmony’s concert raises over $10,500 for ovarian cancer Port Harmony ensemble. Photo: Port Harmony.
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Voices united: Port Harmony’s concert raises over $10,500 for ovarian cancer

THE spirit of generosity, community and music was on full display on Sunday 7 December, as Port Stephens locals and friends gathered at Soldiers Point Bowling Club for a special fundraising concert in support of Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA). The concert, titled Peace, Joy and Harmony, drew an enthusiastic crowd of around 200 people, filling […]

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Grant to support the restoration of Fingal Bay foreshore Restoration work is underway at Kiddies Corner, Fingal Bay Beach. Photo: supplied.
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Grant to support the restoration of Fingal Bay foreshore

THE Fingal Bay Community Association has been putting a Port Stephens Council environmental grant to good use. The group is completing important restoration works along the foreshore at Kiddies Corner, which is located at the southern end of Fingal Bay beach. The project is focused on improving the health and resilience of the coastal environment […]

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