UPGRADES to Yallarwah Park in North Arm Cove have been completed, with the recent installation of interpretive signage around the site. The upgrades, which began with a 2022 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund grant, has seen…
INSPIRATION can be anywhere, from the works of a world-renowned artist, to a humble plastic park bench, both of which have inspired local poet Stefan Apostol. Currently a volunteer at a Hawks Nest nursing home, Stefan’s storied past has included…
FIREFIGHTING in NSW has changed considerably, a fact that local retired Rural Fire Service (RFS) officer Keith Harrap explained to the Hawks Nest District Probus Club on Friday, 1 November. The local social club, which now boasts close to 160…
VETERANS and civilians alike will unite for Remembrance Day on Monday 11 November, to honour the sacrifices made in all conflicts. In advance, infantry veteran Col David Mead (retd) shared some of his experiences during and following the Vietnam War.…
THE Prime Minister and NSW Premier visited the Hunter last week to spruik the establishment of a Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus. The State and Federal Governments are jointly investing more than…
FIVE special commemorative medallions, produced by the Australian Government to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two, will be awarded at a Remembrance Day service in Raymond Terrace on 11 November. Originally distributed to Second World…
FORTY-FIVE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens headed off on their annual ‘Cara Camper Getaway’ trip last month, enjoying several days at Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks. Situated on the banks of the mighty Macleay River, this was…
ANOTHER round of local students have been celebrated through the Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Irrawang Public School Principal Stacy Mathieson said PBL is a “proactive approach tailored to meet the needs of our school”. Advertise with News…
ON Sunday, 27 October a group of senior dancers from Port Stephens took Newcastle by storm. Aged 67-84, the nine dancers represented Complete Performing Arts and Classical Coaching (Complete PACC) in Taylors Beach on stage at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in…
TOMAREE High School’s (THS) annual careers showcase will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, and the community is invited to participate. “The school conducts an annual careers expo but this year is different in that we are inviting…