Students enjoy breakfast before the school day begins.
Students enjoy breakfast before the school day begins. Student Support Officer Cal Baillie and Defence and Student Support Officer Alison Sargent prepare for the morning rush. TOMAREE High School students are starting their mornings with more than a quick bite to eat, thanks to the school’s much-loved Breakfast Club, which now opens every school day […]
Term 3 Week 1 PBL winners after their presentation at Seaham Public School. Photo: Supplied.
Host School – Seaham Public School Seaham Public School is excited to again be part of Community PBL. PBL at Seaham is valuable in setting up processes to support students in being the best they can be. We have high expectations in supporting our students to be respectful, responsible learners. Community PBL allows us to […]
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens participated in the Great Aussie Fungi Hunt for the first time. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens participated in the Great Aussie Fungi Hunt for the first time. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Professor Tim Roberts performing an introductory talk about fungi. Photo: Nico Lombardo. A stinkhorn, one of the many fungi growing in the area. Photo: Nico Lombardo. THE Great Aussie Fungi Hunt 2026 is on, and community […]
Assistant Manager of PSFNS, Ann Fletcher, receiving the $10,000 donation from combined Lions Clubs. Photo: Supplied.
FIVE Port Stephens Lions Clubs have joined forces to help create a brighter future for women, children and young people escaping domestic and family violence. The clubs recently donated $10,000 towards the region’s new Domestic Violence Core and Cluster development. The combined contribution from the Lions Clubs of Raymond Terrace, Tilligerry, Soldiers Point, Medowie and […]
The oiled pelican was photographed at Woodville, around 140km north of the chemical spill in the Alexandria Canal.
The oiled pelican was photographed at Woodville, around 140km north of the chemical spill in the Alexandria Canal. Connor’s keen eye and honed lens spotted and clearly captured the oiled pelican on film. Photos: Connor Nash. A STRIKING photograph of an almost completely black Australian pelican has become a powerful reminder that environmental disasters can […]
Metta had to learn how to properly utilise many plants, such as this gymea, for weaving. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Metta Henderson in front of her creations, featured in the Botanical and Printmakers exhibition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Metta had to learn how to properly utilise many plants, such as this gymea, for weaving. Photo: Nico Lombardo. LOCAL artist Metta Henderson, featured in the latest Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition, has been a milliner for […]
MEDOWIE residents can expect changes to one of the suburb’s busiest intersections after funding was announced for upgrades to Ferodale Road and Peppertree Road. The announcement was made on Friday by Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, after Port Stephens Council secured $1million through the NSW State Government’s Faster Assessment Incentive Program to help fund […]
Tomaree High School students Lucy Brown and Eli Kennedy with Visual Arts teacher Lauren Pickering.
TWO Year 11 Tomaree High School students have been recognised for their artistic talents after being selected to attend the National Art School’s High School Certificate (HSC) Intensive Studio Practice Program in Sydney during the July school holidays. Lucy Brown and Eli Kennedy spent a week working alongside talented young artists from across New South […]
Happy Tombola winners with their prizes at the club’s major fundraiser.
Happy Tombola winners with their prizes at the club’s major fundraiser. Vice President Rhonda wears her high school hat alongside President Barbara in the name of fundraising. Lucy rocks the Beatles era at the fundraiser. Anne donned her 1920s-inspired attire for the Myall River VIEW Club’s vintage-themed birthday luncheon. Guest speaker at this year’s View […]
Port Stephens Council committed not to build on the wetlands buffer zone, but the site might still be threatened in the future. Photo: Port Stephens Council, retrieved from Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan.
WHILE Port Stephens Council (PSC) has committed not to build on the wetlands buffer zone near the Salamander Bay Town Centre, the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group is concerned about the lack of long-term guarantees for the future of the area. During the Council meeting on 25 August 2026, PSC will discuss an updated footprint for […]
