HOUSING remains one of our biggest challenges in Port Stephens. For the past few years, we’ve known that the lack of diverse and affordable housing has been impacting our local community. The NSW Government has predicted that another 20,000 people will call Port Stephens home over the next 20 years. That’s why we adopted the […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IAIN Watt’s recent opinion piece (“Where are all our beaches going?”) paints a dramatic picture of doom for Port Stephens’ coastline, but as usual, it’s heavy on climate alarmism and light on facts. Let’s start with the obvious: beaches have been changing shape, size, and location for thousands of years. […]
DEAR Jasminda, I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit. I am in my mid-fifties. I was mortified. Should I have said something to him? Brook S. Dear Brook, First of all, […]
The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world.
The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world. The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world. YOU would think that after decades, cartoonists would have wrung out every last drop of humour from two of […]
PORT Stephens beaches are vital for tourism and recreation, but sea level rise is causing beach narrowing, increasing erosion, and threatening local coastal infrastructure and recreational amenity. Beaches are defined as sandy areas that extend over 20 metres in length, with their upper sections remaining dry at high tide, forming a natural barrier against wave […]
DEAR Jasminda, OUR home was adorned with beautifully framed photographic memories of our travels and adventures. Over the past few visits from in-laws, these memories have all been replaced with watercolours. Is this something to embrace or something to mourn? Brett P. Dear Brett, What an unusual conundrum. Are you suggesting your in-laws are perhaps […]
INVESTING in events, the arts, and culture is about more than just entertainment, it’s about creating better spaces and stronger communities. When we invest in vibrant spaces, we help foster a sense of community and security, while boosting the health and wellbeing of residents. Our Incredible Place Strategy, adopted in 2021, has been a vital […]
DEAR News Of The Area, RESTRICTING powered vessel access to and speeds in swimming areas is an excellent move that will ensure much higher levels of safety for swimmers. Unfortunately marine life such as dolphins and turtles further offshore will still have to run the gauntlet of high speed lethal machines. The Port Stephens community […]
DEAR Jasminda, A mutual friend often offers me job opportunities during social gatherings, but doesn’t mention the subject again until the next time we catch up. Should I take these offers seriously and seek further information, or brush them off? Katie L. Dear Katie, Social situations often involve social lubricants. Is your mutual friend half-tanked […]
