Bureau
of Meteorology heat map for Wednesday 22 October, showing new record temps. Photo: BOM.
RISING temperatures over Antarctica have been a major contributing factor to recent volatile weather along the East Coast, according to new information from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). A “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) is to blame. This is a documented weather scenario in which air temperatures high above the South Pole rise by 30 degrees […]
Week 1 PBL winners.
THE Term 4 Week 1 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 1 winners: Irrawang PS: Mason has been nominated for his outstanding teamwork, encouragement and respect to everyone at a Bridge Building Competition. Mason represented Irrrawang with pride and demonstrated that he is a safe, responsible learner who shows […]
St Columba’s has already benefited from the beautiful Karuah parklets along Tarean Road. Photo: Thomas O’Keef.) The fenced-in area out the back of St Columba’s will be home to the new play equipment. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe. A concept design for the FourPark play equipment. Supplied: T. Sheuer. FAMILIES in Karuah may soon have another place […]
ECONETWORK Port Stephens and the NSW Marine Sanctuary Alliance will host a free screening of the film “Ocean with David Attenborough” at Nelson Bay Cinema on Sunday, 2 November. After seven decades filming every aspect of the natural world, Attenborough’s powerful documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for […]
PORT Stephens Council and BlockTexx, an Australian clean technology company, have joined forces to divert unwanted household linens from landfill. Council will be holding a free dedicated “Give a Sheet for the Planet” drop off day on Saturday 1 November at the Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station and Community Recycling Centre. Mayor Leah Anderson said […]
THE festive spirit has ignited in the Port Stephens region, with the announcement that the Medowie Community Carols will take place again this year. The Medowie Progress Association and ELARIA Events will stage the event on Saturday 13 December at Ferodale Sports Complex. The evening promises music, singing and community camaraderie under the stars, as […]
Finalists will be recognised and winners announced at the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Gala on Thursday 30 October at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre.
THE finalists of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) have been announced for 2025, recognising the breadth and capability of the manufacturing sector across the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and surrounding regions. A record number of entries were received this year, reflecting a strong mix of first-time entrants, emerging start-ups and established industry leaders. […]
BUTLER Building won the pinnacle award at the 2025 HIA Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathrooms Awards, being presented the HIA Hunter Home of the Year award for a project described as “nothing short of a masterpiece”. The Awards were announced on 18 October in front of a capacity audience of industry leaders and peers […]
Screenshots from the CCTV footage released by NSW Police. Screenshots from the CCTV footage released by NSW Police. DETECTIVES have released CCTV footage as they appeal for public assistance in relation to an armed hold up that occurred last year. Shortly after 8pm on Thursday 18 April 2024 officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District responded […]
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]
