MORE than 130 Year 7 students are set to make history at the opening of the new Medowie High School early next year. Medowie is one of the fastest-growing communities in Port Stephens, with the local population expected to increase by more than 4000 residents by 2040. For local families, the new high school means […]
Creative ways the kids were encouraged to create and play with paint and colours. Photo: Salamander Early Education Centre. Tiny feet, bright colours and a lot of fun as children create their own colourful masterpieces. Photo: Salamander Early Education Centre. A young artist gets creative with paints for the Art trail evening. Photo; Salamander Early […]
PORT STEPHENS residents are being urged to keep an eye on local birdlife as Australia faces the ongoing spread of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. During an online webinar on Monday 24 August, Professor Hugh Possingham, President of BirdLife Australia, and Kim Farley spoke about what the virus could mean for Australia’s […]
Christen White, Julie Wildman and Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary President Jayne Kilbride at the community meeting.
Kevin Lynch and Kate Washington MP at the community meeting discussing the future of health care in Port Stephens. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Christen White, Julie Wildman and Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary President Jayne Kilbride at the community meeting. CALLS for Tomaree Hospital to be upgraded to a Level 3 facility were front and centre when […]
Time to light up the night with pride in Raymond Terrace. Photo: PSC.
ILLUMINATE Raymond Terrace 2026 will again light up Boomerang Park on Saturday, 19 September. The free community celebration brings together live music, fire twirlers, fireworks, food, stalls and lanterns in the park from 4 pm to 8 pm. The much-loved event is supported by local schools, community groups, service organisations, residents and businesses. Port Stephens […]
Pictures of the damage at the Raymond Terrace Lakeside Sporting Complex. Images: Raymond Terrace Roosters Facebook page.
Pictures of the damage at the Raymond Terrace Lakeside Sporting Complex. Images: Raymond Terrace Roosters Facebook page. Pictures of the damage at the Raymond Terrace Lakeside Sporting Complex. Images: Raymond Terrace Roosters Facebook page. Pictures of the damage at the Raymond Terrace Lakeside Sporting Complex. Images: Raymond Terrace Roosters Facebook page. IT was a rough […]
WHAT do you get when you mix Lego, an iPad and a group of curious Port Stephens kids? A lesson in science that doesn’t feel much like a lesson at all. Children aged seven to 12 have been getting hands-on at Port Stephens Libraries as part of a special Science Week activity using Lego Education […]
The Mambo-Wanda wetlands provide a space to teach children about the natural world. Image from Iain Watt’s public access to Port Stephens Council on 11 August 2026.
Revised plan for the Salamander Bay Town Centre. Image from Iain Watt’s public access to Port Stephens Council on 11 August 2026. The Mambo-Wanda wetlands provide a space to teach children about the natural world. Image from Iain Watt’s public access to Port Stephens Council on 11 August 2026. LAST month, Port Stephens Council (PSC) […]
Bullying No Way Week has ended, however conversations can’t stop. Photo: Shutterstock.
FOR Port Stephens families, the end of Bullying No Way Week should not mean the end of conversations about bullying. Parents, schools, sporting clubs and community groups are being encouraged to keep checking in with young people after new Kids Helpline figures highlighted the seriousness of the issue. More than 627,000 students nationally took part […]
Carina Evangelo says she has become strong and street-smart since learning self defence with her daughter. Carina Evangelo with fellow winning competitors from other clubs. MEDOWIE’S Carina Evangelo has returned to the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) Karate Tournament, earning a silver medal while proudly representing Pollets Martial Arts Medowie. Competing in the women’s 35-and-over […]
