THE LAKES Retirement Village at North Boambee Valley hosted a Christmas Fair on Friday 10 December. “The proceeds from a gold coin entry fee were donated to Pete’s Place to support the good works of helping the needy in…
SAPPHIRE Beach artist Jane Wilson has won first prize in the oil section of Grafton’s annual Jacaranda Art Exhibition for the third time. The exhibition is usually held in conjunction with the Jacaranda Festival in October but COVID restrictions…
A BIG, bright, playful artwork by local artist Joe Neathway Brown has been donated by the Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies to Coffs Harbour Health Campus – a donation that will entertain youngsters attending the Emergency Department. Joe has created…
THE popular Englands Park, at the end of Edgar Street behind the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, will benefit from the construction of engineered coastal protection works including a new boardwalk and rock wall erosion protection. A grant of $988,000…
AS COVID-19 cases reach record numbers across NSW, the State Government has brought forward eligibility to receive the third Covid booster vaccination from six months to five months. This means anyone 18 years and older who received their second…
BONVILLE Public School has succeeded in gaining $34,642 from the State Governments 2021 Community Building Partnership Program and will use the money to enhance their Kids in Kitchen initiative by providing improved seating in the beautiful school grounds. Bonville…
WOODSTOCKTON was billed as a great family day out and it didn’t disappoint. Stockton Bowling Club ramped up the energy and event attendees embraced their inner hippie as Woodstockton delivered a range of music that defined a generation. Advertise…
IT’S time for your weekly Police and crime update for the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District. Tomago Man Charged A Tomago man has been charged after allegedly blowing more than six times the legal limit after a crash in the…
NEWCASTLE airport is getting a makeover which will see more locals able to go up, up and away on international travels whilst allowing larger defence planes suitable runways for take off and landing. The Morrison Government has awarded a…
TOURISM is certainly booming in the Bay with plenty of people holidaying here this year and summer is set to sizzle with locals and visitors alike stripping down to swimwear and making a splash. For locals it’s a staycation,…