THE great weather saw a good roll-up for the Bernard Laverty Memorial Stableford sponsored by David and Melissa Walker Funerals. Incorporated in this event was a mystery pairs competition where players did not know who their partner was until the…
WITH a return to the field fast approaching, Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League clubs have resumed training for 2024 as they prepare for the upcoming season. Last season’s preliminary finalists the Nambucca Heads Roosters resumed training last Thursday night…
THE Urunga Sail Training Club (USTC) now has five new Assistant Instructors after running instructor training with Australia Sailing in late 2023. Club member Alice Schreenan also completed her Senior Instructor Accreditation. This was possible through a grant with the…
ILLEGAL burnout crowds at the only turnoff into North Arm Cove have been intimidating local residents as they enter their homes from Gooreengi Road, just off the Pacific Highway. According to several residents, groups of up to 100 have been…
THE HUNDREDTH anniversary of a historic round-the-country flight is being planned to touch the Myall Estuary in early April this year. Back in April 1924, the two-man military aviator team of Squadron Leader ‘Jimmy’ Goble and Flight Lieutenant Ivor McIntyre…
AT its 28 November meeting, Port Stephens Council agreed to award a total of $32,492 to nine local organisations to support projects, activities and events that address community needs. The Community Support Fund aims to build sustainable local communities and…
AS students head into the new school year, thousands of Australian children are at risk of missing out on essential items for learning, including digital devices, internet access, and uniforms and shoes, according to national children’s education charity, The Smith…
UNDER a gloriously clear summer sky, representatives from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, Tea Gardens Fire and Rescue NSW, and the local Surf Life Saving Club met locals and visitors alike at Hawks Nest’s Bennetts Beach on Friday, 19 January.…
FUNDING to dredge the Myall River-Estuary was announced by Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington during a visit to Tea Gardens on Sunday 21 January. “The NSW State Government is committed to dredging the (Corrie) channel and getting it done…
DEAR Jasminda, WHAT do you reckon about boycotting major retailers who won’t sell Australia Day merchandise? Asking for a friend. Mr Daryl Hutton Dear Daryl, Australia Day paraphernalia has never made a lot of sense to me. Without entering the…