THOUSANDS of Australians with old phones will not be able to make any calls or texts as the major telcos shut down their 3G networks. In a bid to boost the speed, capability and reliability of their 4G and 5G…
FILMMAKER Robert Zemeckis has been responsible for a number of cultural touchstones in his long career (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Cast Away) and it looks as though he’s attempting another with Here. Reuniting his most iconic screen couple…
SAMANTHA has terminal cancer. She consults her solicitor regarding her rights under the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act, which commenced late last year. Samantha is advised that the legislated process can allow her to be given medication to bring about…
DEAR Jasminda, My personal trainer took some ‘before’ photos of me at the start of a 12-week gym program. I look much fitter, feel better, and now fit into clothes I haven’t worn for years. The problem is, I was…
THE State Government has opened applications for $10 million in grants from its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund to maintain and upgrade public reserves. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington encouraged local Crown land reserve managers to apply for funding. “Grants…
JENNY Little’s perennial thong-throwing competition at the Pindimar Markets continued its proud tradition on Saturday, 26 October. Known far and wide, the Thong Throw has been a staple at the Markets since 2009, and the simplicity of the event is,…
BOOM Stroud Seals prospect Will Bradshaw is a young swimmer in a big hurry. The talented teenager underlined his potential with a gold medal haul at the recent Aquablitz Long Course Qualifying meet at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Seventeen-year-old…
ACCOMPLISHED Port Stephens pickleball exponents John Grace and Leigh Phillips have been crowned national champions. The gifted duo clinched the Over 70s Mens Doubles title for 2.99 skill level at the recent Australian Pickleball Championships on the Gold Coast. Grace,…
THE Blowes Shield is Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s annual intra-club handicap Golf Croquet Doubles competition. Six teams entered the 2024 competition played on Sunday 20th October. The competition was played as a full round-robin of 13-point games with a 50-minute…
A COMMITTEE of six Port Stephens residents has been appointed to help shape the future of the Tomaree Lodge site. According to the NSW Government, the Tomaree Lodge Community Engagement Committee committee will provide an important consultative function on matters…