Magpies are Australia’s most-seen bird according to the latest national count. Photo: Kim Duggan.
THE results of the 12th national bird count are in, with the Australian Magpie taking out top spot. The Aussie Bird Count was held last October and saw a record breaking five million birds counted over one week. Organiser, Birdlife Australia, said 64,000 citizen scientists took part in the event. Half of all surveys included […]
Plenty of selfies were taken with internationally celebrated maths whiz, Eddie Woo. Photo: Irrawang High.
Plenty of selfies were taken with internationally celebrated maths whiz, Eddie Woo. Photo: Irrawang High. Students picked up valuable tips during the maths workshop. Photo: Irrawang High. Eddie Woo took centre stage at an enrichment workshop at Irrawang High School. Photo: Irrawang High. STUDENTS, teachers and visiting educators were given a fresh perspective on mathematics […]
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington joined future students onsite last week.
CONSTRUCTION has “topped out” on the new high school at Medowie, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington joining future students onsite last week to celebrate the highest concrete pour of the school’s brand-new three storey building. Medowie’s first public high school will serve a community whose population is expected to increase by more than 4,000 […]
THE deadline for entering the “Wings Over Wetlands” art competition, organised by the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre in collaboration with the Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee and Port Stephens Council, is rapidly approaching. Those who wish to participate, whether adults or students, have until 31 May to apply for the chance to win a […]
Winners and attendees at the Hospitality and Tourism awards in Newcastle on 18 May.
NEWCASTLE Airport CEO Linc Horton has been named Industry Leader of the Year at the Prosperity Advisers Newcastle Hospitality and Tourism Awards, held on 18 May. Mr Horton was recognised for supporting and championing the growth of the Hunter region’s visitor economy. The annual awards celebrate the people, businesses and operators helping to shape the […]
Fifty baskets have been placed throughout Port Stephens to encourage the recycling of drink containers. Photo: Port Stephens Council.
PORT Stephens Council has launched a new initiative to support the recycling of reusable resources and the delivery of services to the community. Fifty baskets have been placed in high-traffic areas across Port Stephens, including at Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Karuah, Lemon Tree Passage, Salt Ash, Corlette, Soldiers Point, Salamander Bay, Fingal Bay, Nelson Bay, and […]
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart.
Vehicles line both sides of roads surrounding Catherine McAuley College during school periods. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. Residents say increasing parking pressure has become a growing concern near the Catherine McAuley College precinct. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. TRAFFIC and parking concerns are growing for residents surrounding the Catherine McAuley College precinct in Medowie. […]
The street library on Tea Tree Drive in Medowie. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart.
Tea Tree Drive’s community street library encourages locals to exchange books. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. The street library on Tea Tree Drive in Medowie. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. STREET libraries across Medowie are helping build community connections while encouraging locals of all ages to read. Tea Tree Drive is a particular hot-spot, with […]
Ben and Kristen Nicol at the Gresford Show. Photo: Allynview Farm. Kristen Nicol placed third in the Food and Beverage category of the Women Changing the World Awards. ALLYNVIEW Farm’s Kristen Nicol has been recognised on the global stage, placing third in the Food and Beverage category of the Women Changing the World Awards. It […]
THE Term 2 Week 4 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 4 winners: Irrawang Public School: Congratulations to Kalyn on receiving a Community PBL award in recognition of his outstanding respect demonstrated at the ANZAC Day march and representing Irrawang Public School with pride. Raymond Terrace Public School: Elliot […]
