Dogs can die in hot cars and can suffer burns from ute trays. Photo: magnific.
EVERY year in NSW, authorities receive hundreds of calls about animals left in hot vehicles. Temperatures inside a car can rise to dangerous levels and can rapidly reach more than double the outside temperature – even on mild days. Tinting, parking in the shade or leaving the windows open do not help to reduce the […]
KNOW a local identity whose work deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Port Stephens Annual Award. It might be someone who has spent years volunteering or helping young people, or a neighbour who keeps turning up when the community needs a hand. Mayor Leah Anderson said the awards depend on residents taking the time to […]
Salamander Bay counselling space with counsellor, Nicole Shields, and a young person. Photo: Jupiter.
Salamander Bay counselling space with counsellor, Nicole Shields, and a young person. Photo: Jupiter. Clinical Service Manager and counsellor, Avril Saunders. Photo: Jupiter. A LOCAL young person seeking counselling might be dealing with bullying, refusing school, anxiety, or conflict at home. Then they have to work out how to get to an appointment. Jupiter Clinical […]
Marquees are going up at King Park in Raymond Terrace ahead of the NSW Koori Knockout next weekend. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Event and parking maps show entry points, facilities, pedestrian routes and areas where traffic congestion is expected during the NSW Koori Knockout. Photo: Port Stephens Council. RAYMOND Terrace businesses are getting ready for a […]
The Port Stephens Friendship Group in front of the 83-year-old Catalina flying boat being restored in Beresfield. Photo: Keith Hobbs.
A SOCIAL outing just 45 minutes from Port Stephens has given a group of locals an unexpected window into aviation history and highlighting the value of staying curious, connected and engaged with the wider community. Members of the Port Stephens Friendship Group recently travelled to Beresfield to see the painstaking restoration of an 83-year-old Catalina […]
The new action plan is designed to curb the increasing homelessness rates. Photo: Affordable Housing Action Plan, Port Stephens Council.
The new action plan is designed to curb the increasing homelessness rates. Photo: Affordable Housing Action Plan, Port Stephens Council. While more than 20,000 households qualify for affordable housing in Port Stephens, very little is available. Photo: Affordable Housing Action Plan, Port Stephens Council. PORT Stephens Council (PSC) has put the new draft Affordable Housing […]
Minister Jodie Harrison speaks at the opening of Aunty Colleen’s Place, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington looking on. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison.
Minister Jodie Harrison speaks at the opening of Aunty Colleen’s Place, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington looking on. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. The shared living room inside the newly opened refuge. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. One of the bedrooms prepared for children staying at Aunty Colleen’s Place. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. […]
Associate Professor Paul Tooney presenting information to guests at the fundraiser. Photo: Soldiers Point Lions Club.
Associate Professor Paul Tooney presenting information to guests at the fundraiser. Photo: Soldiers Point Lions Club. John ‘Stinker’ Clarke with Lions Club members and guests Glynys Francis, Irene Heywood, Brad Rostron, Lee Rostron, Rose Osborne, Jennie Brown and Mary Howard. Photo: Soldiers Point Lions Club. A LOCAL afternoon of storytelling, history and generosity raised $3750 […]
Members of the Red Hatters enjoying High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
The welcoming committee ready to greet guests at Medowie Lions’ High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Lions Treasurer Rose with her mum, Doreen, enjoying High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Members of the Red Hatters enjoying High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. More members of the Red Hatters enjoying the afternoon together. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Eve takes to […]
Lucas and his dad trying out the fire hose. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals inspect the equipment carried on fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Kids and adults had the chance to climb aboard the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Brigade volunteer Natasha Jakubaszek chatting with a young local about what number to call in an emergency. […]
