October 31, 2025
Stinker’s History: The memories of Laurence Gordon
Community

Stinker’s History: The memories of Laurence Gordon

LAURENCE Gordon was born in Ashfield in 1922. His parents Valentine and Marg were lightkeepers and arrived on the Port Stephens Outer Light in the same year with elder children Rex, Gloria and Trevor. At the time father Valentine was the assistant keeper to Ted Priest whose wife Nelly was Laurence’s godmother. Lawrence lived on […]

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Spring Affair at Port Stephens Community Art Centre Groups will be demonstrating various arts and crafts.
Community

Spring Affair at Port Stephens Community Art Centre

A photographic exhibition at the Arts Centre. Groups will be demonstrating various arts and crafts. EVERYONE will be welcome at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Annual Spring Affair on Saturday 20 September. With 17 different groups working together, visitors will see demonstrations of Bonsai tree shaping, working with fabrics, life drawing, mosaic work, painting, […]

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Another round of PBL winners announced
Community

Another round of PBL winners announced

THE Term 3 Week 8 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 8 winners: Irrawang PS: Savannah has been nominated for her willingness to assist others. She goes out of her way to include others in games and activities showing them care, kindness and patience. Her respectful behaviour and positive […]

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Celebrate Spring at the Hunter Wetlands Centre’s Spring Festival Enjoy a vibrant, family-friendly day of markets, live music, food stalls, and activities for all ages and interests.
Community

Celebrate Spring at the Hunter Wetlands Centre’s Spring Festival

SPRING is in the air and the Hunter Wetlands Centre is inviting the public to celebrate the season at its annual open day on Sunday 28 September. Enjoy a family-friendly day of markets, live music, food stalls, and activities for all ages and interests. There will be plenty of fun for the kids including faceprinting, […]

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Another round of PBL winners announced
Community

Another round of PBL winners announced

THE Term 3 Week 7 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 7 winners: Irrawang PS: Sasha has been nominated for assisting another athlete during a race. She demonstrated empathy and leadership. Thanks to her encouragement and determination they both finished the race. Raymond Terrace PS: Kylah is nominated for […]

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Stinker’s History: Eve Ross and the war years The Robinson’s farm.
Community

Stinker’s History: Eve Ross and the war years

The Robinson’s farm. The Robinson’s farm. EVE Ross was born in 1934 in Raymond Terrace to Joe and Grace Robinson (nee Blanch). Joe was a farmer and butcher, supplying meat, on a horse and cart, to Nelson Bay, Bobs Farm, Salt Ash and Ash Island near Hexham. Eve’s mother Grace was a nurse. In an […]

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Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker Member for Oxley Michael Kemp discusses flood recovery with Premier Chris Minns and NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders in May. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
Community, Government

Flood recovery grant applications to be processed quicker

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

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Karuah Public School named a finalist in reconciliation award Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle (holding sign) with Elders involved in the judging of the award. Photo: KPS.
Community, National

Karuah Public School named a finalist in reconciliation award

Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle (holding sign) with Elders involved in the judging of the award. Photo: KPS. KPS students engaging in Indigenous-focused class activities. Photo: KPS. Narragunnawali Awards Judging Panel members Professor Grace Sarra, Sharon Davis and Professor Joe Sambono. Photo: Tom Hoy, Wirrim Media. KARUAH Public School (KPS) has been named a […]

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Residents are demanding action on Oyster Cove Road’s potholes Signs have been posted to warn drivers to slow down due to the dangerous conditions.
Community, Government

Residents are demanding action on Oyster Cove Road’s potholes

Signs have been posted to warn drivers to slow down due to the dangerous conditions. Oyster Cove Road has been full of potholes for weeks now. PORT Stephens residents are once again voicing their concerns about hazardous road conditions. Oyster Cove Road has been a recent source of frustration, with potholes covering the full length […]

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Shoaly Collective awarded $200k grant to transform Shoal Bay The businesses will use the funding to elevate Shoal Bay’s profile.
Business, Community, Government

Shoaly Collective awarded $200k grant to transform Shoal Bay

THE Shoaly Collective has been awarded $200,000 through the NSW Government’s Uptown Grant Program. The Collective includes Port Stephens Paddle Sports, Shoal Bay Newsagency, The Café, Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Ramada Resort Shoal Bay and the Shoal Bay Country Club. The group is planning to use the funding to transform Shoal Bay into a […]

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