A SPEARFISHERMAN has reunited with the officers who saved him from the ocean after being separated from his boat and circled by a bull shark in Port Stephens. On Saturday 26 December 2020, Matty Smith was spearfishing off his…
STORM damage from heavy rains have seen the region drenched resulting in flooded roads, landslides and a clean up bill that will challenge Council and residents alike. The SES has been busy responding to calls for help and Raymond…
PORT Stephens has been battered by heavy rains and windy conditions leaving Council and many residents with a clean up bill. Pot holes will be the least of Council’s worries with the damage bill for Foreshore Drive alone being…
PORT Stephens Libraries are presenting a rare opportunity for residents to experience Australian stories in song form. Michael Fix and Mark Cryle join forces, creating a unique musical perspective on Australian history. People and events are brought to life…
WITH significant storm damage around Port Stephens there are calls to take the opportunity for improvement rather than simple replacement of damage. Rebuilding in some instances could see us end up with similar problems in future weather events. Improvement…
EVERY Community group has a hard working committee that beavers away behind the scenes making things happen. It’s that time of year when the committee for the Fingal Bay Probus Club has rung in a change of committee and…
WHEN the skies opened last week many four-legged residents of Port Stephens were caught by the deluge. Hunter Horse Haven is a local horse rescue which provides community programs. The charity normally covers 80 acres of lush pasture. Advertise…
PORT Stephens is home to some very special community groups. One of these is the Port Stephens Friendship Group. Fran Wathen joined the group 10 years ago when she came to the Bay and loves the sense of community.…
ONE of the biggest annual sporting events in Coffs Harbour has had to be postponed due to this month’s wet weather. Originally scheduled to be played last weekend in Coffs Harbour, the 2021 NSW Oztag Senior State Championships have…
NORTH Coast Football clubs have had to wait to join this year’s Football Federation Australia (FFA) Cup, after their opening matches were postponed for one week due to the recent wet weather. The postponed matches are scheduled to be…