The Original Ferry Crew for 2025. Photos: Original Tea Gardens Ferry.
The Original Ferry Crew for 2025. Photos: Original Tea Gardens Ferry. Deckhand Monika with Kerrie. Christmas in July cruise guests wait to get onboard. WINTER wet and chill have not dampened the spirits of the Original Tea Gardens Ferry, with the owner and crew finalists for two major regional business awards. The Original Tea Gardens […]
GEORGE Stalley is a little superhero living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. While the muscle wasting disease affects his entire little body, it hasn’t robbed him of his spirit and ability to find and spread hope and joy. George’s prognosis will likely see him lose the ability to walk in his early teens, progressing to serious […]
Salamander Bay Town Centre is one of the key commercial and community hubs in Port Stephens.
RESIDENTS can now have their say on the draft Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan. According to Council, the actions in the draft place plan have been designed to prioritise people, improve public spaces, manage traffic and support diverse housing and retail options. Mayor Leah Anderson said the Salamander Bay Town Centre is one of […]
AFTER 19 years of steady, silent service through the night, Peter Bliss, a dedicated member of Marine Rescue Port Stephens, has hung up the headset on his final overnight shift. Often working while the rest of the community slept, Peter was one of the unit’s most reliable night radio operators, logging a remarkable 1,323 shifts […]
The Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team.
The Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team. Manager Clare Saunders and Port Stephens volunteer Helen Dykes. Clare Saunders TNC Manager and Kelly Hammond TNC Community Engagement Officer at the Kindness Trolley fundraising initiative. Helen Bellamy TNC Volunteer for over 30 years, Clare Saunders TNC Manager and Kelly Hammond Community TNC Engagement Officer. TWO new community support groups […]
Rescue vessel Port Stephens 31. Photo: supplied.
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Port Stephens assisted with a medical mission on Sunday 27 July. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the call for assistance came through just before 9am. “Volunteer Radio Operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a call from the skipper of a sailing vessel shortly before 9am, advising a passenger […]
Hunter students preparing for the competition. Photo: supplied.
MORE than 13,000 students from over 200 schools across the Hunter will put their numeracy and problem-solving skills to the test this week in the 45th Newcastle Permanent Primary Schools Mathematics Competition. The competition is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running primary school mathematics contests, giving participants a unique opportunity to shine. Newcastle Permanent spokesperson […]
A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie.
A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie. Dolphins surf an unbroken wave. Photo: Jodie Lowe. A pod of dolphins travels together. Photo: Selina Guckenbiehl. LOCAL residents are once again invited to take part in the Port Stephens Dolphin Census, Australia’s longest-running community dolphin count. This year’s event will be held by ORRCA (Organisation […]
Damaged sections on local roads have prompted the call to action.
A COMMUNITY petition has been launched to fund repairs to Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road. The petition was created by Port Stephens Council and calls for urgent action from the state government. “Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road are showing the impacts of both increasing traffic and ongoing weather events,” Port Stephens […]
Port Stephens residents Bruce Smalley and Merilyn Evans.
BRUCE Smalley and Merilyn Evans are outback adventurers. Bruce describes their travels as “extensive”. “Cape York, the Northern Territory, the Kimberleys in WA, Victoria and parts of SA, outback NSW and the Simpson Desert.” But their next adventure is more than a chance to make some memories for themselves, it is a chance to help […]
