Regional Archives - Port Stephens News Of The Area

Local friendship group discovers a piece of history being meticulously restored

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 […]

Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Port Stephens Council aims to deliver more affordable housing

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 […]

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Port Stephens’ first refuge for women and children escaping violence opens

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. […]

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Stinker’s yarns raise thousands for brain cancer research

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 […]

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Medowie Lions Club’s High Tea raises $3100 for childhood cancer research

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 […]

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Families prepare for bushfire season at Medowie Get Ready Weekend

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. […]

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Port Stephens Council plans pest rabbit eradication program

A wild rabbit spotted in Nelson Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Hole dug by a rabbit in Lorraine Broadway’s garden, Lemon Tree Passage. Photo: Lorraine Broadway. THEY may be cute, but rabbits are one of Australia’s most destructive pests. They cause significant damage to native plants and animals, dig dangerous holes and multiply uncontrollably. After receiving […]

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Term 3 Week 8 PBL winners

THIS week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards were hosted by Grahamstown Public School. Irrawang PS ARIA is an outstanding representative of Irrawang Public School, proudly representing our school at Zone Public Speaking and through her participation in Bridge Building. She demonstrates confidence, creativity and perseverance, embracing challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Aria consistently demonstrates our […]

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Families prepare for bushfire season at Medowie Get Ready Weekend

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. […]

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School communities say thanks to dads across the Port Stephens region

Bacon, board games and a morning with Dad. Photo: Supplied. Making memories with Dad at school playing handball. Photo: Supplied. A simple moment that made Father’s Day special. Photo: Supplied. When playing UNO with Dad is more than just a game. Photo: Supplied. Dads, kids and quality time took over the schoolyard. Photo: Supplied. Celebrating […]