Japanese exchange students in the classroom. Photo: Medowie Christian School.
Japanese exchange students in the classroom. Photo: Medowie Christian School. A game of soccer helped bridge the cultural gap. Photo: Medowie Christian School. FOR young people growing up in Port Stephens, experiencing another culture doesn’t usually involve getting on a plane. A visit by Japanese exchange students to Medowie has given local students the chance […]
A MAN died after being pulled from the water at Stockton Beach on Sunday, 20 September. Emergency services were called to Stockton around 4pm following reports that several people in the water were experiencing difficulty. Three men, all aged in their 20s, were pulled from the water with the assistance of members of the public. […]
A wild rabbit spotted in Nelson Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
A wild rabbit spotted in Nelson Bay. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Hole dug by a rabbit in Lorraine Broadway’s garden, Lemon Tree Passage. Photo: Lorraine Broadway. THEY may be cute, but rabbits are one of Australia’s most destructive pests. They cause significant damage to native plants and animals, dig dangerous holes and multiply uncontrollably. After receiving […]
The Port Stephens Friendship Group in front of the 83-year-old Catalina flying boat being restored in Beresfield. Photo: Keith Hobbs.
A SOCIAL outing just 45 minutes from Port Stephens has given a group of locals an unexpected window into aviation history and highlighting the value of staying curious, connected and engaged with the wider community. Members of the Port Stephens Friendship Group recently travelled to Beresfield to see the painstaking restoration of an 83-year-old Catalina […]
CONTROVERSIAL ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws proposed by the NSW Opposition have been criticised for wrongly targeting vulnerable young people being used as tools by organised crime gangs. The NSW Coalition on Sunday pledged to make young offenders face tougher penalties within 100 days of winning government if it triumphs at the March state election. […]
Winning students with their PBL awards at the Grahamstown Public School presentation.
THIS week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards were hosted by Grahamstown Public School. Irrawang PS ARIA is an outstanding representative of Irrawang Public School, proudly representing our school at Zone Public Speaking and through her participation in Bridge Building. She demonstrates confidence, creativity and perseverance, embracing challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Aria consistently demonstrates our […]
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. […]
Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Sophia and Skylar from Irrawang Public School. Photo: Irrawang Public […]
Bacon, board games and a morning with Dad. Photo: Supplied.
Bacon, board games and a morning with Dad. Photo: Supplied. Making memories with Dad at school playing handball. Photo: Supplied. A simple moment that made Father’s Day special. Photo: Supplied. When playing UNO with Dad is more than just a game. Photo: Supplied. Dads, kids and quality time took over the schoolyard. Photo: Supplied. Celebrating […]
Smile all the way around. A great sense of satisfaction and achievement from the group of volunteers last year. Photo by Friends of Tomaree National Park.
Smile all the way around. A great sense of satisfaction and achievement from the group of volunteers last year. Photo by Friends of Tomaree National Park. Sheer delight to meet in the middle. Photo by Friends of Tomaree National Park. Lyn and friends cutting bitou. Photo by Friends of Tomaree National Park. ONE Mile Headland […]
