Twenty eager youngsters have signed up to be Scouts in the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area, but at this stage that’s all they can do. “The stumbling block we are coming up against is that there are no young adults putting…
[Bowling] Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club By Lynda RICHARDS It feels like it has been a long hot summer and we are only halfway there. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Thankfully, on Tuesday and Thursday this week the temperature did…
We all look forward to the holidays and spending time together as a family. But you’re only human if you’ve now reached the point of your holiday break from school with the kids that you’ve run out of things to…
“You won’t recognise the place!” This was Port Stephens Council (PSC) Cr. Steve Tucker’s comment on proposed developments at Tanilba Bay which include a roundabout, construction of a new fire station and major drainage and roadworks. “ President Wilson Walk…
A wet winter and good spring growth means a higher-than-average bushfire threat this summer, with hot and dry conditions forecast for the coming months. Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Captain Andrew Collins said, “Now is the time residents should be inspecting…
The cleverly created ‘Lamb ads’ that are released every year close to Australia Day always manage to share a poignant, thought-provoking message. They are filled with familiar faces from Australian Film and Television, and encourage us to think outside the…
Port Stephens Council is seeking community input in the process of developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will aim to help guide Port Stephens Council to improve access and inclusion for people with a…
Medowie was again saddened by the news of another loss of life on Abundance Road recently, when a 71-year-old woman passed away after her vehicle left the road on the corner of Abundance and Lisadell Roads. Distressed residents took to…
With momentum growing for Australia’s day of nationhood celebration to change, the public holiday has become increasingly controversial in recent years. However, the fact remains that it is a gazetted public holiday that in many ways marks the end of…
Port Stephens Cat Rescue desperately needs people to adopt cats and kittens. Currently they are over-capacity with 65 kitties in care, down from 80. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE This is their busiest time of the year being breeding season…