TOO often we hear negative stories about young people, the lack of community spirit and the negativity of social media. There is, however, another side to the coin. Recently a call was put out by two aged pensioners in the…
NELSON Bay Marlins AFL have had an amazing month celebrating success across a wide spectrum. First and foremost the Nelson Bay Marlins Women came back in the second half to win over defending champions Newcastle City in the Women’s Black…
OCTOBER 23rd is St Michaels Fete 10 am – 3pm. This Event is only run every 4 years and this year promises to be the Bays biggest yet. St Michaels have had more than their fair share of troubles this…
FRESH skid marks, hooning and the demise of the 50 km sign have been the last straw for mum of 3, Heidi Rhodes of Bagnalls Beach Road, Corlette. Mrs Rhodes faces the awful prospect of crossing Bagnalls Beach Road to…
THURSDAY night saw a turn out of 400 beautiful women to Nelson Bay Cinemas for the second major fundraising event this year. Bridget Jones’s Baby was definitely a huge draw card with the three cinemas packed full of smiling faces…
IT is estimated that 2,000 Australians die by suicide every year, affecting families, friends, workplaces and communities. Port Stephens Suicide Prevention Network held this year’s “Walk With Us” at Boat Harbour, on the 10 September . The Walk With Us…
AN expert in his field, Brett Lee, creator of Internet and Education Safety Services (INESS), is passionate about cyber safety for children. Mr Lee emphasised you do not need to be a genius with computers to assist your child with…
ARE you looking for a fun, relaxed club to join for Summer sport for the kids, or for yourself? Medowie Cricket Club might just be the place for you. Registrations are open for all teams, and the club is open…
THE community is being asked to step outside the ‘Red Zone’. Funds for the much anticipated well-being program have been allocated and approved to begin programs this October. Members of the community have been working on setting up a well-being…
THE Department of Defence has received approval from Port Stephens Council to remove a number of older trees around Williamtown airport, which have been identified as hazardous to commercial and military aircraft, once the newly extended runway comes into service.…