The view from the new viaduct over the Hunter River. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
The 3.5 km walk along the new section of the highway left many quite winded. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The view from the new viaduct over the Hunter River. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Information stalls, family activities and free food were available at the end of the walk. Photo: Nico Lombardo. AFTER more than three years of […]
Women should not have to choose between public office and personal safety. Photo: Magnific.
GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and […]
THE Soldiers Point New Vogue & Ballroom Dance Group enjoyed its continued successful comeback following the COVID pandemic period with its milestone Winter Ball on Thursday 30 July. Since the pandemic, the Soldiers Point group has had an average of about 20 dancers per night and the club is working to recover its numbers and […]
Dr Peter Hodges and his medal, certificates, and images of Orélie-Antoine de Tounens and Gustave-Achille Laviarde (photo: Thomas O’Keefe)
RESTAURATEUR Dr Peter Hodges, of Tea Gardens’ Tillerman’s Restaurant, has been named as the Australian Consul for the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia. In August 2025, Peter was awarded the Médaille de la Légion de la Constellation du Sud (Medal of the Legion of the Southern Constellation) by Prince Phillipe III. This honour comes from […]
MORE than 5000 visitors viewed the Tomaree Museum Association’s (TMA) expanded exhibitions during the past year, and 100 new members joined the historical group. Other highlights from the exhibition program included June’s month-long Valerie Taylor exhibition at the Tomaree Headland Precinct, the annual ANZAC exhibition at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre, and the permanent […]
Restore Me volunteers with some of the students who have participated in the life-changing project. Photo: Restore Me on Facebook.
Restore Me inspirator Geoffrey Hamilton is asking the community to continue helping struggling teens secure skills, purpose and a bright future. Restore Me volunteers with some of the students who have participated in the life-changing project. Photo: Restore Me on Facebook. AN award-winning Rotary program that has helped disengaged teenagers discover purpose, confidence and employment […]
Ryan Pereira, Managing Director and co-founder of Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters, and Supervisor Cherie Nasbey show an infertile egg laid by one of their female zebra sharks. The egg sac does not contain an embryo, as can be seen with a flashlight. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Zebra sharks get their name because they have stripes […]
GETTING around Port Stephens on foot or by bike could become safer and easier, with Port Stephens Council inviting the community to have its say on a new draft Pathways Plan. The plan outlines a long-term vision where new footpaths and shared pathways should be built across the local government area. Council wants residents to […]
Port Stephens schools urged to review online photos as AI risks grow
AS artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, parents and schools across Port Stephens are being urged to think carefully before sharing photos of children online. The warning follows a new Online Safety Advisory released by the eSafety Commissioner after a rise in reports involving school images being manipulated into deepfakes, fake videos and other harmful content. […]
SALAMANDER Bay resident Joyce Offord has quietly celebrated her 105th birthday, marking the remarkable milestone in much the same way she has approached life itself – with determination, independence and characteristic modesty. Her daughter, Jill Harris, said her mother was adamant that the occasion remained low-key. “She doesn’t want any fuss,” Jill said, adding that […]
