Adelaine road testing her mobility scooter as Lions Club members look on.
A SPARKLE of Christmas joy has rolled into the life of Anna Bay resident Adelaine, who has been gifted a brand-new Charger Top Gun Avenger mobility scooter thanks to the Soldiers Point Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lions NSW-ACT Sight and Health Foundation Ltd. The much-needed scooter will allow Adelaine to move independently around […]
A MAN has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was found dead at a home in Fern Bay. About 12.30pm on Thursday 18 December 2025, a 61-year-old man attended Newcastle Police Station in relation to an incident at a home in Fern Bay. Officers attached to Port Stephens Hunter Police District attended a […]
Georgie, Indie, Mila, Alice and Harper enjoyed a night of wholesome family fun. Photo: KPA. Indie and Georgie got their order in for Christmas Day. Photo: KPA. Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage came from across the bay. Photo: KPA. THE Karuah community came together for a special night of carol singing and festive fun at […]
The choir in full voice.
MEDOWIE Christian School students have brought the Christmas spirit to the community a little earlier this year, warming hearts and brightening days with performances at two local aged care facilities. The school’s talented choir and dance group visited residents at Raymond Terrace Opal Gardens and Hawks Nest Peter Sinclair RSL Lifecare Nursing Homes, delivering a […]
Port Stephens oysters are the best.
HERE is something different for Christmas, an oyster recipe given to me by my old friend Margaret Woods. If you love oysters, you will find more of her oyster recipes in one of my books, “Oysterman”, which is available around town. Mambo Oyster Soup Ingredients: – 2 dozen oysters – 2 tablespoons of cornflour – […]
TRANSPORT for NSW is encouraging motorists travelling on the Pacific Highway through Hexham to plan their trip and allow extra travel time during the Christmas New Year period, with high traffic volumes and delays expected. The M1 Pacific Motorway at Beresfield and the Pacific Highway at Hexham are linked via John Renshaw Drive and the […]
PEOPLE living in communities impacted by recent bushfires who require essential medicines, including diabetes, heart and asthma medicines, can now access a limited supply without a prescription at pharmacies. NSW Health has issued an Authority under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods legislation that enables pharmacists to supply prescription medicines to people without a prescription who […]
Council has commenced a pothole trial to help identify longer lasting repair options, with results feeding into the Roads Futures Strategy.
PORT Stephens Council has unanimously endorsed the development of a Roads Futures Strategy to “strengthen long-term planning and deliver more resilient and sustainable local roads”. The Strategy will outline Council’s long-term vision to support population growth, improve safety and strengthen sustainability of local roads across Port Stephens. Port Stephens Council manages a road network of […]
TRIBUTES have flowed for John Lohan, 59, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) firefighter who lost his life protecting the townships of Bulahdelah and Nerong. In a statement to social media, the NPWS said Mr Lohan was a “treasured and long-serving staff member” who was based at the service’s Lake Munmorah depot for […]
The CSIRO’s patented neckbands use GPS and wireless sensors to control cattle movements. Photo: CSIRO.
CATTLE and dairy farmers have welcomed the government’s decision to legalise virtual stock fencing, which involves using GPS collars to control the animals through audio cues and electric shocks. The move is expected to reduce physical fencing costs, improve rotational grazing systems, and provide remote access to data on the welfare of herds. Minister for […]
