Mayor Leah Anderson and members of the tree replanting team.
PORT Stephens Council has begun replenishing trees vandalised along the Shoal Bay foreshore. Mayor Leah Anderson said the regeneration effort is in response to damage caused to the trees earlier this year. “We take any act of vandalism very seriously,” Mayor Anderson said. “The damage to public trees along the Shoal Bay foreshore in March […]
The Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team.
The Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team. Manager Clare Saunders and Port Stephens volunteer Helen Dykes. Clare Saunders TNC Manager and Kelly Hammond TNC Community Engagement Officer at the Kindness Trolley fundraising initiative. Helen Bellamy TNC Volunteer for over 30 years, Clare Saunders TNC Manager and Kelly Hammond Community TNC Engagement Officer. TWO new community support groups […]
Paddle steamer ‘Agnes Irving’ (sister ship of ‘Florence Irving’) at Lawrence on the Clarence River.
FOR some unknown reason shipwrecks and islands have always intrigued me. When a ship runs aground on an island I am doubly interested. Such was the case of the SS Florence Irving which struck Fingal Island in 1877, 15 years after the Outer Lighthouse was established. I wish to acknowledge the excellent research conducted by […]
TIME is running out to nominate for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards. With days remaining, organisers are urging people across the country to nominate those whose actions, leadership or impact deserve recognition. Nominations will close at midnight AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025. This is the final opportunity to help bring the stories […]
Artist Robyn Killen. Robyn Killen’s oil painting entitled ‘Dunes’. PORT Stephens Community Arts Centre is currently showing an exhibition of works with an environmental theme. The artists on display have explored the elements and the sights and sounds of the world, from nature to urban development. The exhibition runs from 30 July to 8 September, […]
Rescue vessel Port Stephens 31. Photo: supplied.
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Port Stephens assisted with a medical mission on Sunday 27 July. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the call for assistance came through just before 9am. “Volunteer Radio Operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a call from the skipper of a sailing vessel shortly before 9am, advising a passenger […]
Hunter students preparing for the competition. Photo: supplied.
MORE than 13,000 students from over 200 schools across the Hunter will put their numeracy and problem-solving skills to the test this week in the 45th Newcastle Permanent Primary Schools Mathematics Competition. The competition is one of Australia’s largest and longest-running primary school mathematics contests, giving participants a unique opportunity to shine. Newcastle Permanent spokesperson […]
Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied
Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast is encouraging farmers […]
A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie.
A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie. Dolphins surf an unbroken wave. Photo: Jodie Lowe. A pod of dolphins travels together. Photo: Selina Guckenbiehl. LOCAL residents are once again invited to take part in the Port Stephens Dolphin Census, Australia’s longest-running community dolphin count. This year’s event will be held by ORRCA (Organisation […]
MATILDA Moore, a year 11 student at Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, has been recognised as the winner of the M1 to Raymond Terrace NAIDOC Week Art Prize at an event on site at Heatherbrae. Matilda’s work includes elements of dreaming stories such as the rainbow serpent and seven sisters, and symbols which fade out […]
