RAYMOND Terrace resident Adjunct Professor Nicole Turner, has been named a finalist in the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards. It recognises her decades-long commitment to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW. A proud Kamilaroi woman who lives on Worimi land, the 55-year-old leader said the nomination carries deep personal […]

HUNTER Water has announced the return of its Love Water Grants Program for 2026, offering $125,000 to support community-led projects that improve water efficiency, sustainability and wellbeing across the Lower Hunter. Now in its ninth year, the program continues to support innovative local initiatives that deliver practical water-saving outcomes while strengthening community connections. The NSW […]

NOMINATIONS for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, with family, friends and work mates urged to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in […]

NELSON Bay Junior Rugby Club secretary Matthew Findlay is on the move. After a decade of sterling service, the tireless official is relocating to Honiara to take up an appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines. Mr Findlay, a long time resident of Nelson Bay, will commence in the role from next […]

PORT Stephens Council is inviting community groups, organisations and creatives to apply for Round 2 of its Community Funding Program. The grants support projects that celebrate culture, strengthen community wellbeing and activate public spaces. Applications for up to $6,000 per project are open until 1 March in the Community Support Fund, Aboriginal Projects Fund and […]

LONG-time community advocate Peter Clough says he was “obviously surprised” when his name was announced as a recipient of the prestigious Port Stephens Medal. The recognition reflects decades of his quiet, determined service to the Tomaree Peninsula. The medal, one of the highest honours the Port Stephens community can bestow, was presented at the Australia […]

Bruce Townsend OAM was recognised for his services to the Raymond Terrace community. Mr Townsend, front left, with fellow Lions Club members at one of their many charity events. Photo: NOTA file. BRUCE Townsend has been recognised on the Australia Day Honours List for his service to the Raymond Terrace community.    Mr Townsend was […]

OVER the past 50 or so years, the pure waters of Port Stephens have been threatened by viruses and parasites in the oyster industry, acid sulphate from the disturbed soil leaching into the water column, and inappropriate development and aquatic industries – as with the coal wharf at Fingal and the proposed 90-hectare pearl farm. […]

NELSON Bay Neptunes junior representative touch football squads are on a major sporting mission this weekend. All roads lead to the Tomaree Sports Complex fields for the annual Peter Wilson Memorial Cup Championships to be staged from Saturday 31 January to Sunday 1 February where the multiple line ups are chasing silverware honours. Nelson Bay […]

COMMUNITIES across the Port Stephens Council area will come together over the Australia Day weekend to enjoy family-friendly celebrations, from pool parties and community breakfasts to citizenship ceremonies and live entertainment. With events planned across several suburbs, residents and visitors are encouraged to take part while being mindful that times or activities may be adjusted […]