A CHAMPION of indigenous and youth issues, proud Labor Party member and Independent councillor Peter Kafer has no misgivings about standing for mayor against all comers including the ALP. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The veteran councillor is more…
HE is admired around Port Stephens for standing up to the voting block, he is truly independent and he has 13 years of major achievements on the council. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Geoff Dingle, who went within approximately 500…
WHILE their opponents have been highly critical, the decision by the Labor Party to stand a ticket at the September local government elections was an easy one, according to mayoral candidate Des Maslen. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE After…
SCHOOLS across New South Wales celebrated public education in the annual Education Week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Held from 31 July to 4 August, this year’s theme was ‘I learn, we learn’. Port Stephens schools celebrated the week through…
THE Christmas spirit was alive and well around town recently, with Medowie Garden Club holding their annual Christmas in July at the Medowie Community Centre. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The day was attended by 25 members and three…
STEVE Tucker, who quit the Liberal Party 12 months ago because of the loss to the region of tens of thousands of jobs and the botched council amalgamation legislation, says he could provide the steady hand to lead the…
HAVING served for 13 years as a councillor, including six as deputy mayor, the most senior and only woman to contest the Port Stephens mayoral race, Sally Dover, says she is ready to lead. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE…
BULAHDELAH’S Patrick Bramston had his 15 minutes of fame last week, with an appearance on the Nine Network’s Millionaire Hot Seat. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In the ‘Fastest Finger First’ preliminary round, Patrick hit the top of the leader…
MANY Myall Coast locals will know John Hughes through his work as president of the local Lions Club. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE But John has another passion: line dancing. John and wife Jennifer have been line dancing for…
BULAHDELAH Lions Club formally inducted their new slate of officers for the 2017-2018 year at their recent changeover dinner. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The evening also welcomed three new Lions, Jess Gordon, Heather Aitken and David Brown, who took…