44 fourbies ready to rumble. Photo: supplied. Crowds line up for a sizzling sausage. Photo: supplied. Merch to fundraise for Camp Quality. Photo: supplied. MORE than $18,458 has been raised following the second annual Fourbie Cruise, with the region’s four-wheel drive community rallying behind children facing cancer. Hundreds turned out to drive, donate, volunteer and […]
Adjunct Professor Nicole Turner (right) receives her award from Minister for Women Jodie Harrison. Photo: NSW Government.
ADJUNCT Professor Nicole Turner has been named the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year for 2026. The Raymond Terrace resident was recognised last Thursday at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Professor Turner is Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC), […]
All new permits and renewals will be available via the Worimi Conservation Lands and National Parks and Wildlife Service websites. Photo: NPWS.
VISITORS planning to drive on the Worimi Conservation Lands at Stockton Bight, between Anna Bay and Stockton, should be aware of a new Beach Vehicle Permit (BVP) system. From 3 March 2026, permits will be purchased online. Existing paper and sticker permits will remain valid until they expire. The cost of permits will not change. […]
The Bucketts Way/Pacific Highway intersection.
A FORMER traffic engineer has expressed urgent safety concerns over two infamous highway intersections, describing the level of risk as “unacceptable”. As reported in NOTA on 21 January 2026, the NSW Government currently has no firm plans to fix the busy and dangerous Bucketts Way/Pacific Highway intersection in the foreseeable future. “Further investigations are underway […]
The 2026 collective of writers who recently launched the next addition to their anthology
Photos supplied by Raymond Terrace Writer’s Group. Photo: supplied, RTWC.
A CELEBRATION of local creativity and community storytelling took centre stage when the Raymond Terrace Writers Group launched its most recent anthology, “The Last Word.” The group, which meets every second Sunday at the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, has produced five anthologies over its history. Each has been shaped by a simple formula: enough compelling […]
Bridge Construction and Maintenance apprentice Maddi Ormsby. Photo: NSW Gov.
SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is now hosting the exhibition, “Modern Contemporary Art and Photography”. Featuring local artists, it aims to challenge the public through bold, abstract, and provocative installations across a wide variety of different mediums. These include painting, photography, mosaics, craft, pottery, woodworking, cardmaking, and even bonsai. The subjects are just as […]
Port Stephens councillor Mark Watson
PORT Stephens Council has reaffirmed its position on potential offshore wind development off the Hunter coast. At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 24 February, councillor Mark Watson moved a multi-faceted motion which called for a series of actions from the Federal Government. Council has confirmed it does not currently support an offshore wind project off […]
FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is encouraging not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding under the Australian Government’s 2025–26 Volunteer Grants Program, with expressions of interest now open. Volunteer Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible community organisations that rely on volunteers. The program is designed to strengthen local volunteering by helping […]
THE long-awaited widening of the Hexham Straight is complete, clearing a bottleneck infamous across the Hunter. Motorists can now travel on three lanes in each direction, along the full six-kilometre stretch. The speed limit has also been increased to 80 kilometres per hour. With all lanes now open, teams are carrying out minor finishing work […]
