THE SPIRIT of Pickleball was never more evident when Fingal Bay’s Cheryl Mayers joined colleagues John Grace and Stuart Johnston in the winner’s circle at a New Year tribute tournament in Menai. The talented trio claimed gold at the Michelle…
AS youth violence surges and data reveals a troubling correlation between multiple school suspensions and incarcerations, it’s evident that young people facing suspensions represent some of the most marginalised young people in Australia. A pilot program launched by the Y…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is hosting the highly anticipated Nelson Bay Quilters 2024 Quilt Exhibition and Postcard Challenge from 7 March. The awards will be held on Wednesday 7 March at 10:30am, when the centre will unveil the…
THE GRAND development of ‘Port Stephens City’ at North Arm Cove (NAC) never happened, and in the century since passed, the question still haunts many: “Why not?” The answer is manifold, including abandonment of ‘decentralisation’, more realistic nearby alternatives, post-war…
LOCAL outrage at the poor telecommunications situation in Karuah has led one man to spearhead a petition campaign to do something about it. Retiree resident Peter Ayliffe, organiser of the Karuah RSL’s Euchre group, has been attempting to consolidate the…
TILLIGERRY Country Women’s Association (CWA) member Marie Towler has been honoured for her 40 years of service to the CWA of NSW with Life Membership. Over this four-decade period Marie has been a member of the Boggabri, Yenda, Nyngan, Nelson…
LOCAL surf life saver Jackie Bower has been announced as the 2024 Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year award recipient by State MP Kate Washington. A dedicated and passionate member of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving…
THE ‘Stella Maris’ – Star of the Sea was the most recognisable launch in the history of the oyster industry in Port Stephens. Known affectionately by all as Stella, the 45 foot flagship of the oyster fleet was a grand…
NEWCASTLE District Women’s Bowling Association (NDWBA) Pennant Season commenced on Thursday 1st February and was completed on Tuesday 27th March. This year TGWBC entered 2 Grade 3 sides, a “side” consists of 2 teams of four bowlers, points are allocated…