WHEN Raymond Terrace resident Laura Charlton received a letter from Port Stephens Council outlining a plan to cull wild deer in the area, she was horrified. The letter, dated 26 October 2021, read that the deer had been identified…
DESPITE the threat of rain, 96 players turned out for the Bede Clarke memorial three person Ambrose event which was, as usual, one of the most successful annual events. Early starters were able to get around with dry shirts.…
THE Longest Day golf challenge this December, a Cancer Council fundraiser, is bringing out the brave hearted. Adding an extra challenge to an already challenging day of golf, Brad Fortescue along with his a few golfing mates, have decided…
MIDCOAST book lovers will be meeting online on Tuesday 30 November for the final 2021 ‘About a Book’ online chat with two local authors joining the event as special guests. Co-hosted by local author Kaneana May and MidCoast Libraries…
MINISTER for Agriculture Adam Marshall has taken aim at the Animal Justice Party (AJP) for what he describes as recklessly threatening the future of the state’s fishing industry. Mr Marshall said he would not entertain the Prevention of Cruelty…
LAST Friday, on National Ag Day, farmers across NSW were recognised and thanked for continuing to produce quality food and fibre in the face of drought, bushfires, mice and COVID-19, as well as the current floods. It comes after…
THE deaths of large numbers of king parrots in Queensland has brought into focus the question of feeding birds and other wildlife. As they are a common species in Port Stephens along with rosellas and lorikeets it is perhaps…
THE Carbon Market Institute (CMI) says that COP26 has created opportunities for Australia however the Hunter will need to adapt and change as the use of fossil fuels is increasingly coming under the international microscope. While the agreement is…
A MAN has died following a single vehicle crash in Port Stephens this week. Just after 11:15am on Saturday 20 November 2021, emergency services were called to Richardson Road, Campvale, following reports of a crash. Advertise with News of…
