Inside the new childcare centre located in the grounds of the Tomaree Community College. The welcoming frontage of the childcare service. UNDER a brilliant Spring sky, the Tomaree Community College’s new Preschool and Long Day Care Centre was officially opened last Friday, marking a milestone moment for early childhood education in the region. The event […]
98-year old Dawn is keeping her birthday tradition alive with Birubi Beach camel ride
With the help of family, carers and Oakfield Ranch staff, Dawn made it to the camels Dawn was elated at the opportunity to ride the camels. NINETY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Dawn Byatt has a dream of riding a camel at Birubi Beach each year on her birthday, for as long as she’s able to. Last week carers, family […]
Major honours for airport at 2025 Business Hunter Awards
NEWCASTLE Airport has taken out four major honours at the 2025 Business Hunter Awards, including the coveted Business of the Year title. The airport also received the Contribution to the Region and Excellence in Sustainability awards, while Airlines and Partnerships Manager Matthew Borger received the Outstanding Employee award. The honours were handed out in front […]
$20k raised through Return and Earn to support injured koalas
WHEN koala mum Mikayla was hit by a car, the dedicated volunteers and staff at Port Stephens Koala Hospital swung into action. The hospital’s vets operated on Mikayla’s multiple facial injuries while her uninjured joey, Sharon, was cared for in the hospital facility. To help more injured koalas like Mikayla, the hospital is calling for […]
Stinker’s History: The memories of Laurence Gordon
LAURENCE Gordon was born in Ashfield in 1922. His parents Valentine and Marg were lightkeepers and arrived on the Port Stephens Outer Light in the same year with elder children Rex, Gloria and Trevor. At the time father Valentine was the assistant keeper to Ted Priest whose wife Nelly was Laurence’s godmother. Lawrence lived on […]
Spring Affair at Port Stephens Community Art Centre
A photographic exhibition at the Arts Centre. Groups will be demonstrating various arts and crafts. EVERYONE will be welcome at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre Annual Spring Affair on Saturday 20 September. With 17 different groups working together, visitors will see demonstrations of Bonsai tree shaping, working with fabrics, life drawing, mosaic work, painting, […]
Another round of PBL winners announced
THE Term 3 Week 8 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 8 winners: Irrawang PS: Savannah has been nominated for her willingness to assist others. She goes out of her way to include others in games and activities showing them care, kindness and patience. Her respectful behaviour and positive […]

Celebrate Spring at the Hunter Wetlands Centre’s Spring Festival
SPRING is in the air and the Hunter Wetlands Centre is inviting the public to celebrate the season at its annual open day on Sunday 28 September. Enjoy a family-friendly day of markets, live music, food stalls, and activities for all ages and interests. There will be plenty of fun for the kids including faceprinting, […]
Another round of PBL winners announced
THE Term 3 Week 7 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 7 winners: Irrawang PS: Sasha has been nominated for assisting another athlete during a race. She demonstrated empathy and leadership. Thanks to her encouragement and determination they both finished the race. Raymond Terrace PS: Kylah is nominated for […]
Stinker’s History: Eve Ross and the war years
The Robinson’s farm. The Robinson’s farm. EVE Ross was born in 1934 in Raymond Terrace to Joe and Grace Robinson (nee Blanch). Joe was a farmer and butcher, supplying meat, on a horse and cart, to Nelson Bay, Bobs Farm, Salt Ash and Ash Island near Hexham. Eve’s mother Grace was a nurse. In an […]