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Award-winning youth program faces closure without a new home

Restore Me inspirator Geoffrey Hamilton is asking the community to continue helping struggling teens secure skills, purpose and a bright future. Restore Me volunteers with some of the students who have participated in the life-changing project. Photo: Restore Me on Facebook. AN award-winning Rotary program that has helped disengaged teenagers discover purpose, confidence and employment […]

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How a new Port Stephens movement is seeking to protect children from harmful technology exposure

Barbara Everson and Kate Preston, founding directors of Port Stephens Unplugged. Photo by Port Stephens Unplugged. Kate Preston and Emma Stilinovic from Strive Hive Psychology will present the Technology and Mental Health talk at St Philips Christian College on 24 August. Photo by Port Stephens Unplugged. A NEW community movement in Port Stephens is seeking […]

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Salt Ash crash sparks warning for drivers on Nelson Bay Road

A RECENT three‑vehicle crash on Nelson Bay Road has renewed concerns about safety along one of Port Stephens’ busiest and most heavily used corridors. Emergency services were called to the road after reports that a tabletop truck, a car and a ute had collided. Fire and Rescue NSW crews worked to free the 26‑year‑old truck […]

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Parent pushes school photo privacy review

HOW schools share children’s photographs online is attracting growing attention from Port Stephens parents, with one local independent school now reviewing its approach. Port Stephens parent Kate Preston has raised concerns about identifiable images of children being published on publicly accessible school social media accounts. Ms Preston, who is also the co-founder and CEO of […]

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Breeding season begins for endangered zebra sharks at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters

Ryan Pereira, Managing Director and co-founder of Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters, and Supervisor Cherie Nasbey show an infertile egg laid by one of their female zebra sharks. The egg sac does not contain an embryo, as can be seen with a flashlight. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Zebra sharks get their name because they have stripes […]

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New friendships formed at Sing Port Stephens through the shared joy of music

Sing Port Stephens founders are proud of the creativity, social connectivity, and gentle workout for the heart, lungs, brain and body that singing provides. Photo: Supplied by Sing Port Stephens. From left: Ray Dean, Pam Cleland and Mark Doro at Sing Port Stephens in July 2026. Photo: Supplied by Sing Port Stephens. A SIMPLE invitation […]

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More than 650 people sought homelessness support in Port Stephens

MORE than 650 people in Port Stephens were assigned a homelessness case worker last financial year, underscoring the growing demand for support across the local community. The figure includes 170 children, while 213 people said domestic and family violence was the reason they became homeless. Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services (PSFaNS), the region’s specialist […]

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Port Stephens Council will seek out ecological certification for the LGA

PORT Stephens Council will seek an ECO Destination Certification for the LGA, in a move that could increase the appeal of the region while protecting the environment. ECO Destination Certification is an internationally certified program that signals, through an independent assessment, that a destination is following the best practices in sustainable tourism. Port Stephens attracts […]

School

PBL WINNERS Term 3 Week 3

Medowie Public School THE Term 3 Week 3 PBL awards were hosted by Medowie Public School. At Medowie Public School, we believe every child deserves to learn in an environment where they feel safe, respected and supported. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is at the heart of our school culture, providing a consistent framework that […]

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A rare opportunity to hear one of Australia’s most distinguished botanists

THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is bringing one of Australia’s most respected botanical minds to Newcastle next week, offering local gardeners, nature lovers and conservation enthusiasts the chance to hear first-hand from Professor Tim Entwisle AO. Professor Entwisle, whose career has taken him from researching freshwater algae to leading the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, […]