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Police seize 36 illegal e-bikes under new legislation

The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. THIRTY-SIX illegal e-bikes have been seized in Sydney after new laws came into […]

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Powered vessel-free zones here to stay at popular local beaches

BEACHGOERS in Port Stephens are set for safer summers, with vessel-free zones for powered craft here to stay at popular swim spots following a successful trial. From 24 December 2025 to 26 January 2026, three locations at Port Stephens were designated as zones where powered vessels, including personal watercraft, such as jet skis, were banned. […]

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Nailing father-son quality time

Fathers and children bonding together, thanks to woodworking. Photo: Nico Lombardo Fathers and children bonding together, thanks to woodworking. Photo: Nico Lombardo A PRESCHOOL in Nelson Bay prepared for Father’s Day with a workshop bringing parents and children together in a hands-on woodworking experience. At Karingal Preschool, Nelson Bay, it is a yearly tradition for […]

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Book Week brings favourite characters to life at Medowie Christian School

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid characters came to life. Rocky Lobster playing side-by-side with Harry Potter. Little Red Riding Hood made an appearance, leaving the big bad wolf in his den. THE pages of much-loved books came to life at Medowie Christian School recently, as students and staff swapped uniforms for costumes to celebrate the […]

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Science week sparks curiosity at Medowie Christian School

Students awed by science week activities and experiments Students launching a rocket ship SCIENCE bubbled out of the textbooks and into the hands of students at Medowie Christian School during Science Week, with experiments, explosions and investigations sparking curiosity across the Primary campus. Students from Prep to Year 6 took part in hands-on activities designed […]

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Medowie Lions gives more than $54,000 back to the community

Paul, Dru and Patrick, cooking for the community. Photo: Supplied by Medowie Lions Club. Ann and vice-president Patrick get ready for their next fund-raiser. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. MEDOWIE Lions Club members have had one of their busiest years yet, giving more than $54,000 back to the community while clocking up thousands of volunteer hours. Club […]

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Illuminate 2026 set to light up Raymond Terrace

ILLUMINATE Raymond Terrace 2026 will again light up Boomerang Park on Saturday, 19 September. The free community celebration brings together live music, fire twirlers, fireworks, food, stalls and lanterns in the park from 4 pm to 8 pm. The much-loved event is supported by local schools, community groups, service organisations, residents and businesses. Port Stephens […]

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Port Stephens rescuers help locals respond to wildlife emergencies

WITH spring under way, wildlife is on the move across Port Stephens and local rescuers are gearing up for one of their busiest times of year. Animals travelling in search of mates, young animals coming into care, and wildlife injured on local roads are among the challenges rescuers face. But when a resident comes across […]

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Group says Tomaree Lodge needs more than a master plan

THE future of Tomaree Lodge will depend on more than deciding what happens inside its historic buildings, with a local heritage group calling for transport, parking, funding and long-term management to be addressed as planning progresses. Tomaree Headland Heritage Group (THHG) president Peter Clough said the group broadly supported the direction of the Department of […]

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Strong demand for new Medowie High School

MORE than 130 Year 7 students are set to make history at the opening of the new Medowie High School early next year. Medowie is one of the fastest-growing communities in Port Stephens, with the local population expected to increase by more than 4000 residents by 2040. For local families, the new high school means […]