Roadworks along Nelson Bay Road.
RESIDENTS near Lemon Tree Passage Road are questioning why it was not sealed in the days leading up to last week’s forecasted storms. The road has been subject to multiple repairs in the past few years, with the adequacy of the work a subject of debate. Local Warwick Williams wants to see a permanent fix. […]
DO you remember the good old days when catching calamari squid was simple? Inside the harbour, excited “squidders” gathered around the Nelson Bay Marina or drifted over the sea grass in Shoal Bay on calm days. Tossing a squid jig and slowly retrieving it ensured a bucket or so of thumping squid to be prepared […]
The smoking ceremony at the base of the mural. Additional paintings by artist Jason Russell and gifted to PSP owners Basma and Spiro, represent the Andrea family. The scale of the mural as seen through the smoking ceremony. A MAMMOTH mural was unveiled at the Port Stephens Packaging (PSP) building in […]
Port Stephens Celtic Association and Rotary Club members present the cheque for the Starlight Room. REPRESENTATIVES from the Port Stephens Celtic Association and the Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace presented a cheque for $2,000 to the Starlight Room at John Hunter Children’s Hospital on Thursday, 19 June. The funds were raised during the 2024 Clans […]
Undrained water at an exercise park in Nelson Bay.
DRAINAGE across Medowie will be evaluated following unanimous support for a motion put forward at last week’s council meeting. Port Stephens councillors Chris Doohan and Ben Niland, and Port Stephens Deputy Mayor Jason Wells, said that poor drainage was particularly impacting residents in Medowie, Salt Ash, and in the Hinterland. “We need to get community […]
PBL award winners receive their awards.
THE latest winners of the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Irrawang PS: Claire has been nominated for her willingness to assist others at school and in the community. She goes out of her way to support children with diverse learning needs, helping them to regulate their emotions so […]
Maintenance crew members Mark, Victoria, Ken, Mark (Boat Manager), Rob (Coxswain), Bob, and Ian (Chief Engineer).
Maintenance crew members Mark, Victoria, Ken, Mark (Boat Manager), Rob (Coxswain), Bob, and Ian (Chief Engineer). Maintenance crew member Bob Montgomery. EVERY Wednesday morning, before most people have had their second coffee, a group of volunteers is already elbow-deep in checklists, toolkits, and the unmistakable scent of salt and diesel. They’re not responding to an […]
APPLICATIONS are now open for Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grants program, which funds community-led, local projects across Australia. Eligible not-for-profit groups from New South Wales can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support projects which have the primary purpose of improving connection and mental wellbeing in their local communities. Since 2020, Australia Post […]
NEW data reveals rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and retail theft have increased in NSW over the last two years. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report on 13 major criminal offences. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the only major offence to show a significant decline […]
CLEAN-UP efforts continue following severe flooding in the Port Stephens area. Lake Macquarie City Council offered its support in clearing flood-affected waste in Raymond Terrace this week. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson was grateful for the help. “It is greatly appreciated by our community and Port Stephens Council,” she said. Minister for Emergency Management Kristy […]
