THE Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) reported another productive year at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 19 November. Committee member Kevin McGuinness told NOTA the TMA had been busy in 2025. “Although still awaiting a permanent museum site – possibly at Tomaree Lodge – the Association held exhibitions at the Nelson Bay Visitor Information […]
The workshops form part of a broader project, which supports the recovery and resilience of the Hunter Estuary Wetlands and Myall Lakes Ramsar sites.
THE NSW Government’s Local Land Services recently teamed up with BirdLife Australia and the Hunter Bird Observers Club to deliver a series of shorebird workshops aimed at inspiring greater understanding and protection of these remarkable migratory species. The ‘Securing the Sanctuaries of Ramsar and Priority Wetlands for Migratory and Marine Species’ project is funded by […]
Salamander Bay Rotary and Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team members: Jason, Dave, Keith, Helen, Clare and Pete.
Salamander Bay Rotary and Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team members: Jason, Dave, Keith, Helen, Clare and Pete. Tomaree High School teacher Rose Potter with students Ashley and Isla. Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre volunteer Helen Dykes and manager Clare Saunders. PHOTO 4: Michael Ryan from Harvey Norman makes a donation. Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre volunteer Lynne and manager Clare […]
The disabled vessel. The Port Stephens crew performed well in variable conditions. The skipper was able to extinguish the fire. THE skipper of a 12-15 metre monohull sailing yacht called for emergency assistance from Marine Rescue Port Stephens after a fire broke out on board. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said the emergency call […]
Veterans march at Remembrance Day commemorations in Raymond Terrace. Photo: Tracey Bennett.
Veterans march at Remembrance Day commemorations in Raymond Terrace. Photo: Tracey Bennett. Veterans march at Remembrance Day commemorations in Raymond Terrace. Photo: Tracey Bennett. Veterans march at Remembrance Day commemorations in Raymond Terrace. Photo: Tracey Bennett. Veterans attended a solemn service in Karuah. Photos: Robert Whiteman. Veterans attended a solemn service in Karuah. Photos: Robert […]
A PASSION for problem-solving and a sharp mathematical mind have earned St Brigid’s Primary School student Luca Melia an invitation to the Newcastle Permanent Mathematics Challenge Day at the University of Newcastle’s NUspace. The exclusive event is open to a select group of students from across NSW who have demonstrated exceptional skill in the Newcastle […]
The fires in relation to towns in the area. Photos: NSW RFS Fires Near Me.
The fires in relation to towns in the area. Photos: NSW RFS Fires Near Me. The fire as it approaches Tenterfield Road in the North Arm Cover paper subdivision. Photo: NAC RFS. Dozers have cleared containment and access roads for firefighting vehicles. Photo: NAC RFS. One of NAC Brigade’s Cat 9s takes off into dense […]
Experts want a national seabird beach monitoring program to help explain why mass deaths happen. Photo: Silke Stuckenbrock/AAP.
BILL Fulton recalls counting 1162 dead birds during a four-and-a-half kilometre morning beach walk. That’s a rough average of one every four metres. But when he tells people about the work and its confronting reality, they’re curiously inclined to dismiss it as kind of normal. “We want people to know that this is different,” Mr […]
AN emergency meeting will be held on Monday, 1 December to decide the future of the Tomaree Residents and Ratepayers Association (TRRA). At the Annual General Meeting of the TRRA on 20 October, there were insufficient nominations to form a committee for the 2025–26 year. “Without a functioning committee, TRRA cannot continue to operate,” the […]
Santa with locals and visiting superheroes at a previous Terrace Central Community Christmas Day event.
RAYMOND Terrace is gearing up for two massive festive weekends, all in support of a worthy local cause. First up is the Terrace Central Community Christmas Day event on Saturday, 22 November, followed by the RDA Superhero Dinner Dance on Saturday, 29 November. Rotary Club of Raymond Terrace Events Manager Adam Nicholas said Saturday’s Christmas […]
