‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, I HAVE been part of a book club for two years. One of the members recently confessed that they don’t read any of the books (they listen to the audiobook or sometimes just read the first 50 pages…
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The Big Screen
AN intriguing slate of films are being released this week to Aussie cinemas, though you may need to hunt around for the chance to view the best of them. The Apprentice Testing the limits of Australia’s tolerance for US political…
32 Kurrawong Ave, Hawks Nest is on the market with Century 21 Coastal Properties
32 Kurrawong Ave, Hawks Nest 6 bedroom/ 3 bathroom/1 garage ALREADY established for dual income – with two separate entrances – there is the option to use one level and rent out the other or set up for teenage/in-law accommodation.…
‘Line in the sand’: premier urges social media ban ASAP
ANY ban on young people using social media needs to be implemented as soon as possible, the NSW premier says. Ahead of a two-day summit between the NSW and South Australian governments on addressing social media issues, Chris Minns said…
Young netballers showcase talents at Nelson Bay Netball Association Grand Finals
NELSON Bay Netball Association is flourishing with young talent. With a view to the future, selectors have identified their emerging prospects and named strong squads for their 2025 junior representative program. Some of the finest young netballers in the Port…
Ashleigh Martin is Nelson Bay Netball’s Coach of the Year
INSPIRATIONAL netball mentor Ashleigh Martin is this year’s recipient of Nelson Bay Netball Association’s prestigious Coach of the Year Award. The senior representative ace enjoyed a successful introduction to coaching this season – guiding the Vipers club to a Grand…
Whirlwind 172 for Salamander Bay cricket colt Lucas Vincent
EMERGING Port Stephens cricketer Lucas Vincent has taken a giant step towards selection in the NSW Country Under 17s representative squad. The Tomaree High schoolboy smashed his highest-ever score of 172 for Newcastle at last week’s Under 19 Country Colts…
Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks
DAYLIGHT saving has no negative impact on people’s health, a world-first study has found. The effect of daylight saving on health has long been the subject of speculation, amid concerns over loss of sleep as well as the increased risk…
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
CONDITIONS were changeable on Saturday for the Hawks Nest Ladies Golfers, with a few showers lingering. Carol Maher had a great round, leading the small field with a 1 shot advantage over Robyn Keegan and Cheryl Foster. The ladies were…
Stinker’s History: The Eileen Sylvia – Part 4
THIS story is part four of a series about the Mitchells, an early Port Stephens fishing family. FOR me, writing the history of the commercial fishing industry in Port Stephens was a challenge that took over three years to complete.…