PORT Stephens Legacy has recognised the valuable support of local businesses and individuals at an Appreciation Luncheon held at Nelson Bay Bowling Club. Doug Jacka, Chair of Port Stephens Legacy, praised the tremendous support of the local community. “This support has helped our Division continue to look after over 174 widows and 19 children in […]

The southward entrance and the areas planned for rehabilitation. The potential rehabilitation area at the northward entrance is marked in yellow. A MAJOR environmental restoration project is set to transform the northern and southern entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk, following the announcement of new funding through a partnership between Bupa and Landcare Australia. The […]

The International tractor ‘after’ restoration. Arise students cleaning the wheel hub. OVER the past year, an unlikely project tucked inside a Hamilton North workshop has been quietly transforming the lives of local high school students. Members of the Rotary Club of Medowie-Williamtown, working alongside students from Callaghan College and Arise Christian School, have been restoring […]

Medowie performing artist Conway Oakhill-Saarenpaa. Conway Oakhill-Saarenpaa won this year’s Port Stephens Battle of the Arts. GIFTED Medowie teenager Conway Oakhill-Saarenpaa has often dreamt of a prosperous career in the performing arts. At the tender age of 13, the budding performer is well on the way to realising that goal after outstanding achievements on the […]

DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]

The disabled vessel. The Port Stephens crew performed well in variable conditions. The skipper was able to extinguish the fire. THE skipper of a 12-15 metre monohull sailing yacht called for emergency assistance from Marine Rescue Port Stephens after a fire broke out on board. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said the emergency call […]

RAYMOND Terrace is gearing up for two massive festive weekends, all in support of a worthy local cause. First up is the Terrace Central Community Christmas Day event on Saturday, 22 November, followed by the RDA Superhero Dinner Dance on Saturday, 29 November. Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace Events Manager Adam Nicholas said Saturday’s Christmas […]

A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]