THE Tomaree Museum Association recently organised a talk by Dr Leslie Kilmartin, a direct descendant of William Cromarty. Cromarty was employed by the famous Arctic explorer and mariner, Sir Edward Parry, when they were both based in Port Stephens during…
IN celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Estia Health Tea Gardens residents and staff recently enjoyed a high tea. “We put out the call to local residents if anyone would have high tea sets that we could…
NSW Government is investing $14 million to support music and camp providers that were impacted by COVID-safety measures in NSW schools. Eligible businesses and non-profit organisations can now apply for a one-off payment of up to $30,000 depending on their…
DESTINATION Barrington Coast has launched ‘ComeVisit!’, a campaign to encourage MidCoast residents to invite their loved ones to visit all year round. Using ‘ComeVisit!’ templates or by users uploading their own photo, residents can digitally invite friends and family to…
SALT Ash Public School is growing the next generation of environmental champions after being named a recipient in the latest round of the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants. Funds received from the grants, awarded up to $1000 each, will allow…
MEMBERS of the interim Hunter Expert Panel have met for the third time to provide input on the development of the NSW Government’s Royalties for Rejuvenation funding program, designed to provide the investment needed to help diversify economies in coal…
PORT Stephens Library is looking forward to presenting 2022’s ‘Rite to the Finish’ program to both Raymond Terrace and Tomaree Libraries. Rite to the Finish is a presentation and discussion relating to the end of life, with presentations discussing different…
IT was thought some months back that an outbreak of the dreaded QX (Queensland Unknown) disease in Sydney rock oysters would be confined to the upper reaches of Tilligerry Creek and the Karuah River. Normally, outbreaks of QX subside during…
ORARA High School volleyball team defeated Wollumbin High School to become North Coast Champions and seal entry to the NSW State Championships which starts in July. The team will go for gold at Homebush, Sydney where they will compete against…
DEAR Jasminda, I was recently asked to be the godparent of my best friend’s newborn. She knows I’m not a religious person, and told me I just need to say ‘yes’ to whatever they ask me in the church. This…