The RAAF Catafalque Party march to the memorial.
The RAAF Catafalque Party march to the memorial. Nelson Bay RSL President Mark Balsarini opens proceedings. Wing Commander Nicholson gives the main address. The moment an F-35A Lightning aircraft from RAAF Williamtown performed a flypast. Personnel from RAAF Williamtown march through Nelson Bay. Veterans lead the march to the Nelson Bay memorial. Musicians Private Luke […]
PORT Stephens residents are invited to provide feedback on Council’s facilities and services through the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey. Mayor Leah Anderson said the annual Community Satisfaction Survey provides an important opportunity for Council to learn what the community thinks is working well and those areas that need improvement. “The feedback from the community helps […]
Polling has Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor ahead with voters but many remain undecided. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
A LABOR majority is becoming increasingly likely as the prime minister declares he’s in for the long haul, but a vast number of voters remain undecided. Recent polls show Labor gaining momentum, widening the two-party preferred gap and putting a majority government in reach as the coalition campaign falters. Labor is ahead 54.5 to 45.5 […]
Residents at the ribbon cutting event at Fullerton Cove.
OVER 55s communities Ingenia Lifestyle Element in Fullerton Cove and Natura in Bobs Farm have unveiled new multimillion-dollar resident clubhouses. Ingenia’s Executive General Manager Acquisitions and Development Michael Rabey said he was excited to celebrate the opening of the resident clubhouses, both of which were designed to draw on the natural beauty of the region. […]
Council encourages all visitors to Little Beach during the trial period to use the new hot coal bin and remain responsible for their waste.
PORT Stephens Council is addressing the issue of discarded hot coals in popular public spaces with the launch of a hot coal bin trial at Little Beach. The dedicated bin is being trialled during the busy Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, a period known for increased BBQ activity in the area. “This hot coal […]
Sylvia Reczek’s highly commended (2D) painting.
ARTISTIC talent from across the country was celebrated at the official opening of the 2nd Biennial Anderson Art Award (AAA) at The Gallery in Tea Gardens on Saturday 12 April. The venue, which is home to the artists known as Galleries in the Garden (GiG), was packed with guests perusing the walls as they enjoyed […]
International Women’s Day scholarship winners including Melanie Peers (middle), who is offering a free nutritional webinar for families.
NUTRIONIST Melanie Peers will host a free educational webinar in May, tackling the topic of fussy eating in children. Ms Peers was the recipient of a $1000 International Women’s Day scholarship from Port Stephens Council in 2025. She entered the scholarship program in the hope of securing funds to help parents feel less alone and […]
Rod Holding (Independent). Photo: FB. Meryl Swanson (Labor). Photo: FB. Arnon Wither (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation). Photo: FB. Philip Penfold (Independent). Photo: FB. Paul Johns (Greens). Photo: FB. Laurence Antcliff (Liberals). Photo: FB. Sandra Lyn Briggs (Family First). Photo: Family First website. April Maree Scott (Independent). Photo: FB. Peter N Arena (Trumpet of Patriots). Photo: […]
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, Hume Community Housing’s Dan Lincoln Paterson MP Meryl Swanson and Mayor Leah Anderson.
THREE ageing social houses on Phillip Street, Raymond Terrace are to be transformed into 13 two-bedroom townhouses, supporting approximately 32 people to access affordable housing. Following DA approval from Port Stephens Council, the project will be delivered by Hume Housing, through a $6million investment from the Federal Government through the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) […]
Reverend Richard Goscombe.
LOCAL leaders of the Anglican Church are calling for a “season of hope” on the back of Easter. Reverend Richard Goscombe from the Parish of Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens with Karuah, said the national initiative is called “Hope25”. “When I ask people what they hope for, some say ‘not much’ with a grim face, as […]
