Tomago Aluminium staff. Danny Eather and Graeme Rowe from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Tomago Aluminium CEO Jerome Dozol, Potline Operator and AWU Union Delegate Troy Doherty, and AWU NSW Vice President Cameron Wright. TOMAGO Aluminium donated $150,000 to local charities and community organisations in June, the result of 12 months of fundraising through its […]

Dad Sam Gliddon wrestles with a cracker Dhufish. Young Jack Gliddon struggles with a Geographe Bay squid as big as himself. I HAVE just returned from a trip to Western Australia which can be best described with one word – big! Everything in WA seems to be bigger than we have to offer in NSW. […]

SSS Salamander. Photo: State Library Victoria. Just imagine what the Worimi thought as the ‘Salamander’ sailed into the port. STUDYING local history, one of the most fascinating events was the sailing of the ship “Salamander” through the heads into the calm waters of Port Stephens late in 1791, becoming the first ship to enter the […]

THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]

Robyn Bailey with her bonsai collection. Ocean pastel by Robyn Bailey. The Robyn Bailey exhibition. Another of Robyn’s ocean views. LOCAL artist Robyn Bailey is featured in the latest exhibition being hosted by Nelson Bay Artisan Collective during July. Robyn’s multiple talents include being an award winning artist, Tai Chi instructor, and bonsai creator. Her […]

Students and teachers join in the fun. Students dressed up in wigs, glasses and pearls. MEDOWIE Christian School’s kindergarten students have just celebrated 100 days of learning. To mark the milestone, students dressed as though they were 100-years-old. The cohort could be seen sporting glasses, walking sticks and grey wigs, with some students even drawing […]

THE eastern blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) is endemic and one of the most iconic fish species found in New South Wales coastal waters. Recognised for its striking cobalt blue colouration and curious nature, this fish holds ecological, cultural, and conservation significance. Its visibility and frequent non-aggressive interactions with snorkelers and divers have made it an […]

LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network. The longer term passes have recently been paused by the state […]

Bundabah champions Hazel and Audrey with a couple of thumping bream caught just behind the shore break. Hazel Sweeny with a monster bream caught along Hawks Nest Beach. AFTER writing as many fishing articles as I have over the years it could be expected that nothing much would surprise me. Well, I must say I […]

Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information. All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology. FOR the first time, all NSW regional bus passengers can access real-time bus travel information from their smart devices. All 3,010 contracted buses across rural and regional […]