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Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

A FIFTH person died in a region devastated by floods after dangerous conditions prevented emergency crews from accessing a home. The body of a man believed to be in his 80s was found inside a burnt-out vehicle in the shed of a Cooplacurripa property, about 50km north-west of Taree. A concern for welfare had been […]

Community

Nelson Bay CWA warming up for annual Winter Fete

THE Nelson Bay Branch of the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) is preparing for its annual Winter Fete. The Winter Fete will be held from 8:30am to 1pm on Saturday, 7 June at the CWA Hall, on the corner of Achilles and Gowrie Streets in Nelson Bay. The branch regularly fundraises for local outreach […]

Community, Government, Regional

Call for patience as area’s long road to recovery begins

PORT Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson has thanked community members for their patience as the flood emergency makes way for a long and messy clean-up. The priority, she shared, is to “work through recovery – safely, thoroughly, and as quickly as possible”. “Sadly, for many of our residents across Port Stephens, the impacts of this natural […]

Community

Stinker’s History: Lobstering story time

LOBSTERING is a major industry in Port Stephens and has been since the mid 1800s. One of the major problems confronting the lobstermen was to keep up a regular bait supply for their traps. The preferred baits over the years have been salted and sun-dried mullet, salmon and luderick. These species of fish gather in […]

Community

Stinker’s History: Pioneering families of Marsh Road

In the late 1800s, with simple shovels and strong backs, the men dug the main drain from Anna Bay to Taylors Beach so that the rich soil could be farmed. The Holliday family were but one of the wonderful families that called Marsh Road home: (L-R) Eric, Irene, Edith and Gordon Holliday. The Maslens were […]

Local News

Six-year-old Port Stephens boardrider a natural in the surf

Surfing champion and local coach Eden Hasson with star pupil Phenix Ashby-Shaw of Corlette. Phenix charging in the surf. SIX-year old Corlette surfing sensation Phenix Ashby-Shaw has taken the Port Stephens boardriding scene by storm. After picking up his first surfboard five months ago, the Year One St Phillip’s Christian College student at Salamander Bay […]

Local News

Eight new paramedics for the Hunter

NSW AMBULANCE has welcomed eight new paramedics to the Hunter, following their official induction into the service. The new paramedics will be based across Hunter Zones 1 and 2, where they will begin 12-month on-road placements to consolidate their training. “We’re thrilled to welcome eight new paramedics to the Hunter – a boost that will […]

Community, Health, School

Olympian Matthew Gray inspires Tea Gardens students

Students were keen to get into the discussion about sports dreams and goal-setting. Some students got to try on Olympic uniforms (L-R): Maddie, Kayleigh, Karim, Otto, Sonny, Christine, Zachary, Hudson and Tegan. Olympic archer Matthew Gray gave Tea Gardens student Owen Dennis a go at pulling the bow. STUDENTS at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) […]

Local News

Motorcycle safety workshop held during National Road Safety Week

COUNCIL hosted a free motorcycling safety workshop for riders of all experience levels during National Road Safety Week (11-18 May). The workshop, facilitated by the Survive the Ride Association of NSW, aided motorcyclists in managing risks when riding and encouraged adjustments to riding habits that significantly enhance personal safety. Motorcyclists in the Hunter region were […]

Community, Health

Port Stephens care home celebrates International Nurses Day

RN Claire, training a new staff member. The nurses station in Harbourside Port Stephens’ hospital. Care staff competed in a ‘bandage race’. Care staff competed in a ‘bandage race’. INTERNATIONAL Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May – the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. This year, the occasion was marked stylishly at Shoal Bay’s Harbourside […]