A COMMUNITY group’s dedicated koala corridor is proving busy, just in time for Save the Koala Month. Ingenia Lifestyle Natura joined forces with stakeholders including Port Stephens Council, Port Stephens Koala Hospital, and Koala Koalition EcoNetwork Port Stephens, to build the koala habitat. Koalas are now regularly spotted dozing in the eucalypts, a sign of […]
Local students assisted in deploying the hotels.
Local students assisted in deploying the hotels. A diver with the seahorse hotels. A RECORD 1200 White’s seahorses have been released in Port Stephens as part of an effort to save the endangered species. They are Australia’s only threatened seahorse and the second most endangered worldwide. The Minns Labor Government is committed to saving the […]
The first koala for this season captured on Council's 'Koala Cam', safely moving through the underpass at Taylors Beach.
SEPTEMBER is Save the Koala Month, offering an opportunity to promote efforts aimed at improving local koala habitats. Mayor Leah Anderson said protecting koala habitats in Port Stephens for future generations is a top priority for Council. “Koalas play an important role in our region’s identity, economy and environment, so it’s incredibly important we work […]
Inside the new childcare centre located in the grounds of the Tomaree Community College.
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 […]
With the help of family, carers and Oakfield Ranch staff, Dawn made it to the camels
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 […]
Newcastle Airport received four major awards last Friday night in Newcastle.
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 […]
Mikayla and Sharon in care. Photo: Port Stephens Koala Hospital.
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 […]
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 […]
Groups will be demonstrating various arts and crafts.
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, […]
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 […]
