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Port Stephens’ first refuge for women and children escaping violence opens

Minister Jodie Harrison speaks at the opening of Aunty Colleen’s Place, with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington looking on. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. The shared living room inside the newly opened refuge. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. One of the bedrooms prepared for children staying at Aunty Colleen’s Place. Photo: Office of Jodie Harrison. […]

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Stinker’s yarns raise thousands for brain cancer research

Associate Professor Paul Tooney presenting information to guests at the fundraiser. Photo: Soldiers Point Lions Club. John ‘Stinker’ Clarke with Lions Club members and guests Glynys Francis, Irene Heywood, Brad Rostron, Lee Rostron, Rose Osborne, Jennie Brown and Mary Howard. Photo: Soldiers Point Lions Club. A LOCAL afternoon of storytelling, history and generosity raised $3750 […]

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Medowie Lions Club’s High Tea raises $3100 for childhood cancer research

The welcoming committee ready to greet guests at Medowie Lions’ High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Lions Treasurer Rose with her mum, Doreen, enjoying High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Members of the Red Hatters enjoying High Tea. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. More members of the Red Hatters enjoying the afternoon together. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Eve takes to […]

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Port Stephens’ rescue groups need a helping hand too

Haylea from Wildlife In Need of Care with an injured lorikeet. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Possum and bird cages built by Newcastle Men’s Shed. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Members of the rescue organisations had advice for Port Stephens residents who encounter injured wildlife. Photos: Nico Lombardo. Members of the rescue organisations had advice for Port Stephens residents […]

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Celebrating the migratory birds of Port Stephens and Kushiro

The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The finalist entries for the Wings over Wetlands competition. Photo: Nico Lombardo. EVERY year, from the distant islands of northern Japan, migratory birds fly an astounding 8500 km to Australia, only […]

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Families prepare for bushfire season at Medowie Get Ready Weekend

Lucas and his dad trying out the fire hose. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Locals inspect the equipment carried on fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Kids and adults had the chance to climb aboard the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Brigade volunteer Natasha Jakubaszek chatting with a young local about what number to call in an emergency. […]

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Local fundraiser serves up support for flood-devastated Nepal

Owners Kiran Chavan and Monica Dhungana, bowing to fundraiser dinner guests while saying “Atithi Devo Bhava” meaning “Treat your guest like God”, with MC Peter North. Photo: Jacie Whitfield. The Tomaree Over Fifties Fitness participants booked a table to help people facing hardship in Nepal. Monica Dhungana’s family and friends attended to stand beside local […]

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Hot breakfast at Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed with Port Stephens MP Kate Washington

MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington was a special guest when Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed hosted a hot breakfast recently to mark Australia Men’s Shed Week. “We were thrilled to have 60 members attend along with Kate Washington, the Minister for Families and Communities, along with two members of her team,” Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed […]

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Fire breaks out after approved burn and threatens Medowie Road homes

Fire spread to the rear of Catherine McAuley Catholic College. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. The Salt Ash Rural Fire Service truck. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. The fire nears to Medowie Road. Photo: Ruby van de Wijgaart. JUST one week after Medowie Rural Fire Service held its ‘Get Ready Weekend’, a hazard reduction burn […]

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Competition showcases our young people’s growing interest in wetlands health

Logan Currie, winner of the Primary School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Overall winner Emily Anderson took home $2000. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Chloe Maguire, runner-up in the High School category. Photo: Nico Lombardo. DOZENS of talented young students submitted their artwork to the Wings over Wetlands art competition, signalling a renewed interest in the environment and […]