Humans are not alone in needing relief from the heat during our hottest months. While we often indulge in ice-creams, swims at the beach, and escaping to the cool air of shopping centres, our pets also need reprieve from the…
Christmas is traditionally a time of family, friends and fun. It can also be a lonely time for those going through personal turmoil. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE With a national focus on mental health, there is no greater time…
This Christmas, as the silly season hits and everyone is busy with family, friends and festive gatherings, the national average of blood donations will drop. Whilst it is understandable that people are busy, the Australian Red Cross blood service urges…
Irrawang high this week farewelled one of their long-serving members of staff. Mr Peter Slade, a much-loved and familiar face in the Irrawang school fabric, announced his retirement earlier this year, to coincide with the final week of school for…
This photo may look to many as just a photo of someone having an amazing night at a concert, but it is so much more than that. The girl pictured, Becc Northam, has Cystic Fibrosis. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE…
Dear Jasminda, My 20-year reunion is coming up in the New Year, but post-school life has been a series of humiliating misfortunes. Should I go, or stay at home and watch funny cat videos? Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE RM,…
More events and conferences, improving the quality of tourism product and luring more interstate and overseas visitors through Newcastle Airport are on the agenda for the new Board of Destination Port Stephens (DPS). New Chairman of the Board Andrew Macdonald…
Two young Corlette sports stars are among the latest winners of Federal Government Local Sporting Champion grants. Hockey player Joshua Bruton and touch player Amy Dufour were presented with their $500 grants by Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson last week.…
One of the big problems facing Port Stephens boaters is the legal disposal of out of date emergency flares. Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), have a program to collect out of date flares over the next few months. Or CLICK…
As the end of the year now approaches, we can take a moment to reflect on the triumphs, the challenges, the fun and the sadness we have ensured over the last 365 days. New Year and it’s eve, is celebrated…