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Splash of colour and lashings of talent at Anna Bay Public School

Anna Bay Public School teacher Jennifer Blyth with members of the Highly Gifted and Talented Education (HPGE) Art Group in front of their mural. HPGE students and their storeroom ‘masterpiece’. WHEN Anna Bay Public School teacher Jennifer Blyth discussed revamping a storeroom as a potential art project with her students, she didn’t anticipate the amazing […]

Local News

Meeting to discuss marina redevelopment

Aerial concept view of the marina. Images: Willowtree Communications. Concept View From Nelson Bay Marina. Concept view of marina boardwalk, promenade and hospitality offering. THE Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) has organised a public meeting to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the d’Albora Marina in Nelson Bay. In September 2025 […]

Community, School

Wirreanda Public School to celebrate 40 years of learning, growth, and connection

THIS year marks a major milestone for Wirreanda Public School, with the Medowie community celebrating 40 years of learning, growth, and connection. Since opening its doors, the school has transformed into a thriving, modern hub of education and community life. “Our story is one of growth, community, and the shared goal of helping every child […]

Regional

Locations confirmed for powered vessel trial

Kate Washington MP and Jenny Aitchison, Minister for Regional Transport and Minister for Roads, with Maritime officers in Port Stephens. The three locations for the trial. Photo: NSW Gov. THE locations for a powered vessel exclusion zone trial in Port Stephens have been announced. The trial will run from 24 December 2025 to 26 January […]

Regional

Free grain and bait on offer in statewide offensive on feral pigs

LANDHOLDERS across NSW are being encouraged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The funding is part of the Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program with funding from the State’s more than $1 billion biosecurity budget. It is the third […]

Local News

War on waste: more single-use plastics banished

PESKY plastic tags on loaves of bread, tiny soy sauce fish bottles and detachable bottle tops are all being binned by a state government battling a mounting rubbish crisis. The ambitious clean-up is part of an expanded ban by NSW coinciding with the start of National Recycling Week. The NSW Plastic Plan 2.0, will see […]

Regional

Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs

ENERGY retailers say they’ve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government last Tuesday, would give consumers free access to electricity for three hours each day as part of the default offer available. Households in NSW, […]

Police

Investigation into damaged Optus tower

AN investigation is underway in relation to an Optus communications tower being damaged at Hexham. About 3.15pm on Wednesday 5 November, officers from Newcastle City Police District responded to reports of a communications tower situated along Maitland Road being maliciously damaged. The fibre break impacted Optus customers in Port Stephens, Maitland and surrounding areas. Mobile […]

Local News

Stinker’s History: Eric Holliday

The Holliday’s family home on Marsh Road. Eric Holliday ploughing the fields. WHILE writing my book “Marsh Road” I was to learn, in great depth, the way of life experienced by the residents of Bobs Farm in the early days of the community. Recording interviews with Eric Holliday and his brother Gordon was a part […]

Local News

Newcastle Airport showcased on international stage

Airport representatives at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore. Burcak Sezer GAICD, Executive General Manager People Communications at Newcastle Airport. NEWCASTLE Airport was represented on the international stage last week at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore, hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Bringing together decision-makers from across […]