THE works of well-known local artist Robyn Killen currently grace the walls at Tilligerry Art Gallery, in Lemon Tree Passage. Ms Killen’s beautiful collection of oil paintings is a delight to experience. Her work mainly depicts the stunning Bylong Valley, where she lived with her husband on their property before moving with their family to […]

SEVERAL girls and young women from Raymond Terrace and Medowie are members of the Waratah Girls Choir, which was recently awarded the prestigious National Choral Champions title at the National Choral Eisteddfod in Canberra. Performing at Canberra Grammar School, the senior choir competed in three sections and placed first in each, earning the overall title […]

Bonsai expert Melanie Delaney showed exhibition patrons how to create a bonsai composition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Dozens of intricate bonsai were on display at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Dozens of intricate bonsai were on display at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Dozens of intricate […]

A young Max Catsicas on North Beach. Note the roofs of the shacks in the background. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. Jack Jensen, left, spent many hours with the Greek community on Broughton Island. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. OF all the history books I have written, the first ‘Broughton Islanders’, written in 2009, holds […]

Harbourside staff member Bibash, with Harbourside Retirement Living Resident, Meryl. Photo: Supplied. CEO, Paul Fitzpatrick with members of Harbourside’s Nepalese staff. Photo: Supplied. Harbourside’s chef Jaya cooked up a traditional lunch. Photo: Supplied. FOR staff at Harbourside, the devastating flooding in Nepal was never simply a tragedy happening thousands of kilometres away. With around 30 […]

Members of the Myall River Action Group with representatives from Council and the Department of Transport. Photo: Supplied. Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, with members of the Myall River Action Group. Photo: Supplied. SAND build-up in the Myall River has resulted in hospitalisations after boats struck hidden shoals, according to Myall River Action Group.  […]

MY records show that commercial fishing commenced in Port Stephens in the early 1880s. The industry, in its infancy, was very much restricted by the unavailability of ice. Not having ice meant that the fishermen could only sell their catch locally to the very few residents and to the Chinese who had gathered on the […]

Owners Kiran Chavan and Monica Dhungana, bowing to fundraiser dinner guests while saying “Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “Treat your guest like God”, with MC Peter North. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. The Tomaree Over Fifties Fitness participants booked a table to help people facing hardship in Nepal. Monica Dhungana’s family and friends attended to stand beside local […]

Japanese exchange students in the classroom. Photo: Medowie Christian School. A game of soccer helped bridge the cultural gap. Photo: Medowie Christian School. FOR young people growing up in Port Stephens, experiencing another culture doesn’t usually involve getting on a plane. A visit by Japanese exchange students to Medowie has given local students the chance […]

FOR horses that have experienced neglect, abandonment, or uncertain futures, Hunter Horse Haven Inc. offers a new beginning. Based at Anna Bay, Hunter Horse Haven Rescue is a registered not-for-profit charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming unwanted horses of all breeds. Horses arrive at the sanctuary from a range of circumstances, including reported […]