NEW Year – New Aspirations. Rather than going over the trials and tribulations of last year, I prefer to look ahead with renewed vigour in order to see what our society can do better, in order to make improvements to our way of life. The area that offends me greatly, and needs to be corrected […]
DEAR Jasminda, There is only one New Year’s Resolution I have and that is to start doing some exercise. I know it’s good for me, but I detest physical activity. Now I’m in my mid-fifties, it hurts my joints and that just makes me feel worse. Do you have any suggestions? Evie H. Dear Evie, […]
DEAR Jasminda, Real tree or fake? Kids are nagging me for a real one, but I have a tree on the mezzanine that I can just drag down and decorate. Katherine E. Dear Katherine, I don’t want to alarm you, but do you realise we are heading towards the pointy end of Christmas? With just […]
DEAR Jasminda, MY husband’s Netflix viewing history shows an abnormal amount of True Crime shows, serial killer series, and murder mysteries. Should I be worried? Petra L. Dear Petra, For some strange reason, many people like having the living daylights scared out of them for relaxation. I’m not one of them, and it sounds as […]
THE holiday season has arrived and so has summer. Whether you’re a local or visitor, there’s nothing quite like spending the summer in Port Stephens. From beaches to shops and places to eat, there’s something for everyone. We also have plenty of events and activities throughout the season to keep the family entertained. The It’s […]
DEAR News Of The Area, CHRISTMAS is nearly here again! Is the pace of life getting faster? Christmas brings family gatherings and presents. We wish each other “Merry Christmas” and, hopefully, we have a good time. But Christmas can be busy and stressful, so please pause for just a moment. You’ve likely heard, in a […]
