THE local community is calling the NSW Government to commit to its previous pledge and add the Fishermans Bay Landcom Site into Tomaree National Park. Fishermans Bay is a high quality, environmentally significant habitat that has in the past been threatened by urban development. In 2015 UrbanGrowth NSW (formerly Landcom) was forced to withdraw a […]

Residents across Medowie have been left puzzled by a series of new solar‑powered boxes appearing on residential streets, with no clear indication of who installed them or what purpose they serve. The boxes, each fitted with a small solar panel, have sparked lively online discourse, with locals trading theories ranging from practical to tongue‑in‑cheek. Some […]

BOAT Harbour Recreation Club has officially opened four purpose-built pickleball courts, marking a major milestone for one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports. More than 60 community members, volunteers, local councillors and special guests gathered on Saturday, 27 June, to celebrate the transformation of an ageing tennis court into a modern facility for players of all ages […]

The fungi project is expected to reveal hundreds of Hunter Region fungal species that are currently undocumented. Photo: Supplied. Professor Tim Roberts and volunteer Louise Watterson soil sampling to compare DNA and understand how healthy ecosystems function. Photo: Supplied. THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens has secured a significant $148,984 grant from the NSW Government’s Environmental […]

Views from Mount Tomaree, a popular vantage point for spotting migrating humpback whales during the annual whale watching season. The spectacular coastline viewed from the summit of Mount Tomaree. WHALE watching season is officially underway in Port Stephens, with locals and visitors already gathering along the coastline in the hope of spotting the first humpback […]

PORT Stephens Council is asking for feedback from the community to develop a plan that will decide how dogs get to use parks, beaches, and public spaces. The Dogs in Public Places Plan, which follows a decision made in the July 2025 Council meeting, will review where dogs can run freely, where they must be […]

Some of the featured paintings in the Botanicals exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo Artists at work behind the scenes at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Photo: Nico Lombardo Long-time artist and member of the centre, Bev Henry. Photo: Nico Lombardo A NEW exhibition, titled Botanicals, has just been set up for display in the Port […]