Stargazing: Is space worth the money
AH, the age-old question: is the space program a colossal waste of money? Do you think the money could be better spent here on planet Earth? You may not be aware of it, but the space program has developed over…
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Stinker’s History: Any old photos?
AS you would know, I am particularly fascinated by the history of recreational and commercial fishing, boat building and the oyster industry in Port Stephens – from the Worimi people through to the mid-1800s on to modern day methods. Over…
Community ‘shocked’ by Council recommendation to cancel Bowraville Theatre funding
A LARGE group of supporters of Bowraville Theatre gathered at Nambucca Valley Council Chambers last Thursday night to protest a Council recommendation to hand back a 2020/21 grant of $707,000. The grant was allocated as part of the Bushfire Local…
Nurses Ramp Up Action For Fair Pay
PUBLIC sector Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members at Coffs Harbour Hospital stopped work for an hour last week as they ramped up their fight for a 15 percent pay increase. NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish, said that after more…
Tea Gardens Jetty upgrade nears completion
THE new and improved Tea Gardens jetty is expected to be ready for use from this weekend. The upgrade – which began with community consultation in 2021 – included widening and lengthening the existing boat ramp and the installation of…
Fire permit season starts early in Mid Coast District
PERMITS will be legally required for all fires from Sunday 1 September within the Mid Coast District of the Rural Fire Service (RFS), kicking off the fire danger season a whole month earlier this year. A fire permit is required…
Swans AFLW goal for Tomaree High schoolgirl Taylor Smith
NELSON Bay schoolgirl Taylor Smith dreams of pulling on a Sydney Swans jumper in the AFL Womens cauldron. The seventeen-year-old Tomaree High student is well on the way to realising that goal as one of the state’s brightest centre half…
Port Stephens Yacht Club enjoy season launch
THE launch of the 2024/25 Port Stephens Yacht Club sailing season was held on Saturday. Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway started the proceedings with a heartwarming Welcome to Country and a rendition of ‘Worimi Man’. Uncle John is a passionate…
New triple jump record for Medowie junior international athlete Dixie Conlon
AN opportunity to don the green and gold colours of Australia overseas has given rising Medowie schoolgirl athlete Dixie Conlon a new lease of life. Sixteen-year-old Dixie gained valuable international experience when she represented the Australian Under 18 Track &…
Coming soon: Your dream home in the Little Beach precinct of Nelson Bay
COMING soon: Your dream three-bedroom home in the Little Beach precinct of Nelson Bay. Get ready to experience the ultimate coastal lifestyle! This freestanding original gem, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage, is nestled in one of…