ANNA Bay siblings Brayden and Landen Weine are regarded as two of the most promising young athletes in the region with an impressive collection of silverware in both track and field. Now their gifted six-year-old sister Indiana, has proven a phenomenal talent after her gold medal haul at the recent Port-Hunter Zone Athletics Championships at […]
Premier Chris Minns discussed flood recovery on the Mid North Coast in May with Oxley MP and former NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders.
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has called out Premier Chris Minns for “out-of-touch comments” on morning TV show Sunrise regarding the recovery of communities impacted by flooding in May. When asked by host Matt Shirvington what NSW should be most proud of in the past year, the Premier responded: “I think the thing we should […]
A bushfire rages near Bulahdelah last week. Photo: Bulahdelah RFB.
THE State and Federal Governments have activated disaster assistance to the MidCoast local government area (LGA) due to ongoing bushfires. The declarations activate a suite of support measures for residents, businesses, primary producers, and councils. People whose homes have been damaged may be eligible for immediate financial help as well as clean-up, rebuilding and recovery […]
CLEAN up works have begun at the site of the former Anna Bay Tourist Resort site on Gan Gan Road. After years sitting idle, the site was sold in October 2025 to the Sydney-based S & C Group. The new owner has met with Port Stephens Council staff and confirmed that initial clean-up and improvement […]
Port Stephens 31 and the disabled yacht at the marina.
Port Stephens 31 and the disabled yacht at the marina. Marine Rescue NSW vessel Port Stephens 31. VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Port Stephens responded to a late-night call for assistance after a 12–15 metre yacht lost steerage between Seal Rocks and Broughton Island while transiting from Lord Howe Island late on Sunday 7 December. Radio […]
Communities should be prepared for a long and dangerous fire season. Photo: Bulahdelah RFB.
A FIREFIGHTER has died after being struck by a tree while battling a bushfire threatening homes, as authorities warn the risk of dangerous fires is likely to linger for months. The NSW National Parks firefighter was hit by a falling tree about 10.45pm on Sunday, while trying to contain a fierce fire near Bulahdelah on […]
MOTORISTS are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from this week for maintenance work at multiple locations on Nelson Bay Road at Fullerton Cove, Salt Ash and Nelson Bay. Port Stephens Council will carry out the work on behalf of Transport for NSW, which includes asphalt resurfacing. To minimise the impact to motorists, work will […]
NGM Group's Rubi Stitt and Alexandra Tompkins with the Salvos' Joey Newman.
AS the donation period draws to a close, The Salvation Army, Newcastle Permanent, and Greater Bank are encouraging the community to support their annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal and help share the spirit of the season. Each year the annual Toy Drive delivers thousands of gifts to children and families facing hardship at Christmas time. […]
Barnaby Joyce MP at an anti-wind farm rally in Port Stephens. Photo: Doug Connor.
MAVERICK MP Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. After weeks of speculation, the New England MP and former deputy prime minister has confirmed he would move to the far-right party, after previously representing the Nationals. He will sit in the House of Representatives for the rest of the parliamentary term as a […]
Head of Airport Paul McFarlane and CEO Linc Horton.
NEWCASTLE Airport has taken out two major honours at the Australian Airports Association’s 2025 National Airport Industry Awards, held last week in the Gold Coast. The Williamtown airport won the Airport Excellence Award for Infrastructure for its landmark International Terminal Expansion project, as well as the Airport Excellence Award for Sustainability. CEO Linc Horton said […]
