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Police

Illegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown

POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour. Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes including so-called ‘fat bikes’ and other throttle-only devices. The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group […]

Community

New role for Nelson Bay aviation and rugby aficionado Matthew Findlay

NELSON Bay Junior Rugby Club secretary Matthew Findlay is on the move. After a decade of sterling service, the tireless official is relocating to Honiara to take up an appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Airlines. Mr Findlay, a long time resident of Nelson Bay, will commence in the role from next […]

Local News

Driver dies following two-vehicle crash at Anna Bay

A 21-YEAR- OLD man has died following a crash in Anna Bay. About 4.40pm on Friday 6 February, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of Nelson Bay Road, near Frost Road, Anna Bay. Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District found two vehicles – a Toyota Yaris and […]

Local News

Record results for airport after introduction of international services

THE final quarter of 2025 delivered Newcastle Airport’s highest ever passenger results for any quarter. A total of 340,778 passengers travelled through the terminal in October, November and December, ending a successful year for the airport which included the completion of the expanded terminal and new direct flights to Bali, Perth and Hobart. December alone […]

Local News

Australian discus gold medalist Ashlyn Blackstock breaks club record

RISING Australian discus thrower Ashlyn Blackstock proved a smash hit with Port Stephens junior athletes at a Throws Clinic last Saturday at Nelson Bay’s Dick Burwell Oval. Twenty-one-year-old Ashlyn – who won gold for Australia in the Women’s Discus at the Oceania Cup in Tonga last November – enjoyed educating a talented crop of home-spun […]

Local News

Weekly Raymond Terrace Man Walk creates space for connection and support

RAYMOND Terrace Man Walk participants meet out the front of the Raymond Terrace Men’s Shed every Wednesday morning at 8am and provide a way for local men to connect, support one another and stay active. The weekly walk brings men together to walk, talk and share in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The group walks […]

Local News

Marine Rescue Port Stephens volunteers turn out early to support Australia Day fundraising

Volunteers set up food prep areas on Australia Day. Photo: Marine Rescue Port Stephens. Delivering steak sandwiches and bacon and egg rolls to hungry crowds. Photo: Marine Rescue Port Stephens. EIGHTEEN volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Stephens gave their time on Australia Day, supporting fundraising efforts at Fly Point Park, Nelson Bay, in challenging heat […]

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Fourbie Cruise 2026 unites Port Stephens and Newcastle 4WD drivers for Camp Quality

Fourbie Cruise convoy along Stockton beach. Photo: supplied. Camp Quality mascot creating family memories. Photo: supplied. FOURBIE Cruise returns on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at Anna Bay and is calling on the region’s 4WD community to rally behind children facing cancer and the families who support them. Now in its second year, the event will […]

Community

Grants on offer for Port Stephens creatives

PORT Stephens Council is inviting community groups, organisations and creatives to apply for Round 2 of its Community Funding Program. The grants support projects that celebrate culture, strengthen community wellbeing and activate public spaces. Applications for up to $6,000 per project are open until 1 March in the Community Support Fund, Aboriginal Projects Fund and […]

Community

Peter Clough’s decades of dedication is recognised with Port Stephens Medal

LONG-time community advocate Peter Clough says he was “obviously surprised” when his name was announced as a recipient of the prestigious Port Stephens Medal. The recognition reflects decades of his quiet, determined service to the Tomaree Peninsula. The medal, one of the highest honours the Port Stephens community can bestow, was presented at the Australia […]