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Stinker’s yarns raise thousands for brain cancer research

Associate Professor Paul Tooney presenting information to guests at the fundraiser. Photo: Soldiers Point Lions Club. John ‘Stinker’ Clarke with Lions Club members and guests Glynys Francis, Irene Heywood, Brad Rostron, Lee Rostron, Rose Osborne, Jennie Brown and Mary Howard. Photo: Soldiers Point Lions Club. A LOCAL afternoon of storytelling, history and generosity raised $3750 […]

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Medowie Lions Club’s High Tea raises $3100 for childhood cancer research

The welcoming committee ready to greet guests at Medowie Lions’ High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Lions Treasurer Rose with her mum, Doreen, enjoying High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Members of the Red Hatters enjoying High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. More members of the Red Hatters enjoying the afternoon together. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Eve takes to […]

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Families prepare for bushfire season at Medowie Get Ready Weekend

Lucas and his dad trying out the fire hose. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals inspect the equipment carried on fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Kids and adults had the chance to climb aboard the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Brigade volunteer Natasha Jakubaszek chatting with a young local about what number to call in an emergency. […]

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Hot breakfast at Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington

MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington was a special guest when Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed hosted a hot breakfast recently to mark Australia Men’s Shed Week. “We were thrilled to have 60 members attend along with Kate Washington, the Minister for Families and Communities, along with two members of her team,” Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed […]

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Port Stephens Council plans pest rabbit eradication program

A wild rabbit spotted in Nelson Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Hole dug by a rabbit in Lorraine Broadway’s garden, Lemon Tree Passage. Photo: Lorraine Broadway. THEY may be cute, but rabbits are one of Australia’s most destructive pests. They cause significant damage to native plants and animals, dig dangerous holes and multiply uncontrollably. After receiving […]

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Term 3 Week 8 PBL winners

THIS week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards were hosted by Grahamstown Public School. Irrawang PS ARIA is an outstanding representative of Irrawang Public School, proudly representing our school at Zone Public Speaking and through her participation in Bridge Building. She demonstrates confidence, creativity and perseverance, embracing challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Aria consistently demonstrates our […]

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Families prepare for bushfire season at Medowie Get Ready Weekend

Lucas and his dad trying out the fire hose. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals inspect the equipment carried on fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Kids and adults had the chance to climb aboard the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Brigade volunteer Natasha Jakubaszek chatting with a young local about what number to call in an emergency. […]

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Lantern-making workshops to connect students and cultivate their creativity

Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Sophia and Skylar from Irrawang Public School. Photo: Irrawang Public […]

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School communities say thanks to dads across the Port Stephens region

Bacon, board games and a morning with Dad. Photo: Supplied. Making memories with Dad at school playing handball. Photo: Supplied. A simple moment that made Father’s Day special. Photo: Supplied. When playing UNO with Dad is more than just a game. Photo: Supplied. Dads, kids and quality time took over the schoolyard. Photo: Supplied. Celebrating […]

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Volunteers to continue regeneration work at One Mile Headland

Smile all the way around. A great sense of satisfaction and achievement from the group of volunteers last year. Photo by Friends of Tomaree National Park. Sheer delight to meet in the middle. Photo by Friends of Tomaree National Park. Lyn and friends cutting bitou. Photo by Friends of Tomaree National Park. ONE Mile Headland […]