AFTER 19 years of steady, silent service through the night, Peter Bliss, a dedicated member of Marine Rescue Port Stephens, has hung up the headset on his final overnight shift. Often working while the rest of the community slept, Peter was one of the unit’s most reliable night radio operators, logging a remarkable 1,323 shifts […]
A PEDESTRIAN has tragically died following a crash in Medowie. About 1.40am on Sunday 3 August 2025, emergency services were called to Medowie Road following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Port Stephens Hunter Police District arrived to find a man had been hit by a car. The man – believed to be aged […]
Allegro Energy was named Outstanding Start-Up in 2024 for its pioneering work in sustainable, water-based energy storage solutions.
TIME is running out for manufacturers across the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast to submit their nominations for the Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2025 (HMA 2025), with entries closing in just a few weeks. Now in its 21st year, the Hunter Manufacturing Awards shine a spotlight on the region’s manufacturing excellence, recognising businesses of […]
Alison Penfold is only the second woman from the NSW Nationals elected to Federal Parliament.
THE ongoing challenges of the May floods were the focus of Alison Penfold’s maiden speech to Federal Parliament on Wednesday 30 July. Ms Penfold was elected the new Nationals MP for Lyne on 3 May. The poll was yet to be officially declared when record flooding hit parts of the electorate, claiming lives and livestock, […]
A NEW maritime facility will be built in Newcastle to attract servicing of international super yachts and new saleyards infrastructure will be delivered in Singleton. The State Government is investing $8.73 million into the two Hunter projects through its Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program. With co-contributions from the two successful applicants, the projects […]
Mayor Leah Anderson and members of the tree replanting team.
PORT Stephens Council has begun replenishing trees vandalised along the Shoal Bay foreshore. Mayor Leah Anderson said the regeneration effort is in response to damage caused to the trees earlier this year. “We take any act of vandalism very seriously,” Mayor Anderson said. “The damage to public trees along the Shoal Bay foreshore in March […]
The Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team.
The Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team. Manager Clare Saunders and Port Stephens volunteer Helen Dykes. Clare Saunders TNC Manager and Kelly Hammond TNC Community Engagement Officer at the Kindness Trolley fundraising initiative. Helen Bellamy TNC Volunteer for over 30 years, Clare Saunders TNC Manager and Kelly Hammond Community TNC Engagement Officer. TWO new community support groups […]
Paddle steamer ‘Agnes Irving’ (sister ship of ‘Florence Irving’) at Lawrence on the Clarence River.
FOR some unknown reason shipwrecks and islands have always intrigued me. When a ship runs aground on an island I am doubly interested. Such was the case of the SS Florence Irving which struck Fingal Island in 1877, 15 years after the Outer Lighthouse was established. I wish to acknowledge the excellent research conducted by […]
TIME is running out to nominate for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards. With days remaining, organisers are urging people across the country to nominate those whose actions, leadership or impact deserve recognition. Nominations will close at midnight AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025. This is the final opportunity to help bring the stories […]
Artist Robyn Killen. Robyn Killen’s oil painting entitled ‘Dunes’. PORT Stephens Community Arts Centre is currently showing an exhibition of works with an environmental theme. The artists on display have explored the elements and the sights and sounds of the world, from nature to urban development. The exhibition runs from 30 July to 8 September, […]
