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Little known story of Port Stephens’ iconic Sabre jet

The former RAAF Sabre jet A94-959 at Fighter World, where restoration work is continuing. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. ALTHOUGH the iconic CA-27 Sabre jet no longer stands in Raymond Terrace’s Bettles Park, the aircraft continues to preserve a remarkable piece of Australian aviation history at Fighter World. Known as A94-959, the aircraft was built […]

School

Positive Behaviour for Learning awards Term 2 Week 6

HERE are the winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards for Term 2 Week 6. Irrawang Public School: Mikaylah has been nominated for helping out with cooking a BBQ for her Rugby League team to raise money. Well done Mikaylah. Raymond Terrace Public School: Jack has been recognised for demonstrating kindness and consideration for […]

Community

Council urges Hunter Water not to close Finnan Park playground

THE Finnan Park playground, situated next to the Grahamstown Dam in Raymond Terrace, has been slated for removal in June, having been fenced off for several months. Hunter Water Corporation has stated that the equipment, which they own, is no longer safe to use and they do not operate playgrounds as part of their core […]

Government

Index compares connectivity quality across NSW regions

THE NSW Government has released an online tool for comparing connectivity quality across the state, producing some surprising outputs for the Hunter and MidCoast regions. The NSW Digital Connectivity Index, accessible via the NSW Government website, breaks digital connectivity down into three key areas: – Access: how strong is the coverage, how well the network […]

Government

Medowie Town Centre Masterplan finally endorsed by Port Stephens Council

MEDOWIE will finally get its own town centre, with a final masterplan endorsed by Council during its 26 May meeting. The plan, placed on public exhibition from December 2025, was revised after community feedback and is now ready to be put into action to support a growing population of over 20,000 residents by 2041. “It’s […]

Port Stephens

3M to fight lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ at defence sites including Williamtown

MANUFACTURING heavyweight 3M is vowing to fight a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over widespread use of “forever chemicals” at Australian defence sites – including the RAAF base at Williamtown. The federal government is suing 3M for more than $2 billion to recover costs from the per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam that contaminated 28 defence […]

Community

Shoal Bay named People’s Choice Winner in tourist town awards

SHOAL Bay has been recognised as the People’s Choice Winner in the Small Tourism Town category at the 2026 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. Presented by the NSW Tourism Association, the People’s Choice Award is determined by public vote, recognising destinations that create memorable visitor experiences and meaningful connections with both visitors and locals. Destination […]

Local News

Report released into response of Reconstruction Authority to floods

A REPORT has been published examining the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to the severe weather event that hit the east coast in May 2025. The review was undertaken by the Joint Select Committee on the NSW Reconstruction Authority, composed of MPs from across the political spectrum. “This inquiry had a focus on the severe weather […]

Government

Port Stephens Council considers EV charging stations to attract more visitors

PORT Stephens Council is exploring the idea of electric vehicle chargers in the area, noting market trends and economic opportunities. During the latest Council meeting, Cr Roz Armstrong and Cr Jason Wells put forward a motion requesting that EV charging installations be included in future strategic plans. “People who own an EV plan their trips […]

Regional

Celebrating 40 years of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Cr Roz Armstrong, Cr Giacomo Arnott, Professor Tim Roberts, MP Kate Washington, Botanic Gardens founding member Kevin Stokes, Mayor Leah Anderson, Cr Jason Wells and Cr Nathan Errington. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Educational talks were held throughout the day, including one on bonsai-making. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The location of the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens was selected […]