THE final Blueys Beach Village concept design aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety while enhancing the area’s visual amenity and preserving the area’s relaxed, coastal atmosphere. The chosen design was adopted by MidCoast Council following community consultation. Two concept designs were placed on public exhibition for community feedback. During the consultation period, Council staff […]
PORT Stephens Council has broken ground on the long‑planned transformation of Don Waring Oval, with major works beginning Monday 6 July as part of a $7.8 million upgrade to the Tomaree Sports Complex. The project will significantly expand sporting capacity across the precinct. The current oval will be redeveloped into two full‑size soccer pitches, four […]
Tomaree Lodge will be divided in eight precincts, each with its own focus. Image: SHAC Architects.
THE NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) has released the $4.6 million masterplan for Tomaree Lodge, showcasing how it will be transformed in the coming two years into an accessible, sustainable location for everyone to enjoy. “We see this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop something that future generations will thank […]
UP&UP staff, students, and project partners posing in front of the mural. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
UP&UP staff, students, and project partners posing in front of the mural. Photo: Nico Lombardo. During the 10-week workshop, students learned from scratch all the skills necessary to plan and paint the project. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Hunter Water provided the space for the mural. Photo: Nico Lombardo. A NEW, student-created mural has been unveiled on […]
Historical photograph of the SS Pappinbarra stranded on Fingal Island, below the Point Stephens Lighthouse. Photo: Supplied.
FOLLOWING the outstanding success of its Valerie Taylor exhibition, which attracted more than 4500 visitors to the Tomaree Heritage Precinct, and the recent ANZAC exhibition at the Nelson Bay Visitor Information Centre, the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) is preparing to launch its third major public exhibition for 2026. Opening in September, the exhibition will explore […]
Elsie on her race runner.
From left to right: Lions Club members Pat Gaffney, Tilligery; Tanya Roy, Soldiers Point; Denise Bruce, Gloucester; Alec Bruce, Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Fund; and Brad Rostron and Kim Wright, Soldiers Point; with Elsie. Photos: Supplied. Elsie on her race runner. SIX-YEAR-old Elsie couldn’t stop smiling as she climbed onto her new Race Runner for […]
HERE are the winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards for Term 2 Week 10. This week’s award presentation ceremony was hosted by Medowie Public School. “At Medowie Public School, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a whole-school approach that fosters a positive, safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive,” said school […]
Kate Washington MP, local community group members, and residents, inspect the Landcom site at Fishermans Bay and inspect the recent weed treatment work undertaken by the Friends of Tomaree National Park. Photo: Friends of Tomaree National Park.
THE local community is calling the NSW Government to commit to its previous pledge and add the Fishermans Bay Landcom Site into Tomaree National Park. Fishermans Bay is a high quality, environmentally significant habitat that has in the past been threatened by urban development. In 2015 UrbanGrowth NSW (formerly Landcom) was forced to withdraw a […]
Traffic stopped in Raymond Terrace as hundreds marched in the streets to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Traffic stopped in Raymond Terrace as hundreds marched in the streets to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Uncle Justin Ridgeway invites onlookers to join in the smoking ceremony. Photo: Nico Lombardo Riverside Park was full of stalls and activities for the whole family, with the biggest turnout at a Raymond Terrace NAIDOC event yet. […]
Residents across Medowie have been left puzzled by a series of new solar‑powered boxes appearing on residential streets, with no clear indication of who installed them or what purpose they serve. The boxes, each fitted with a small solar panel, have sparked lively online discourse, with locals trading theories ranging from practical to tongue‑in‑cheek. Some […]
