WITH the cost of life crisis increasing holiday stress for families across Port Stephens and the nation, Dianne McKenzie of the Nelson Bay CWA has shared her secrets for an affordable, delicious Christmas fruit cake. “This Easy Boil Fruit Cake…
FOR the past two months, the highly talented students of Hunter River High have been hitting the streets of Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace to demonstrate their musical gifts. Collaborating with Port Stephens Council, Hunter River High students have been giving…
NEARLY 1000 primary and high school students from the Hunter and Port Stephens have gained practical experience and knowledge of the clean energy industry at Career Links’ Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle (EV) Festival at TAFE NSW Newcastle. Now in its…
THE Federal Government has announced a significant increase to the funding available to local councils for road maintenance and upgrades. Nationally, Roads to Recovery (RTR) funding will rise gradually from $500 million to $1 billion per year, and Black Spot…
CONGRATULATIONS once again go to all of last week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Award nominees. The program has been hailed in the region and by the Department of Education as one which consistently delivers for our community. Advertise with…
MORE sympathy than action has resulted from recent meetings between Government and local resident groups over the Myall River’s severe sanding-up problems. On Saturday, 18 November, Myall River Action Group (MRAG) members met with Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington…
THE ladies of the Wednesday Craft Group are setting up their major Christmas Sale table at Hawks Nest Community Hall on Wednesday, 6 December, to continue their spirited and heartfelt fundraising for community needs. Members of the public will be…
ON a recent Friday morning, 20 members of the Myall University of the Third Age (Myall U3A) travelled to East Maitland to explore the historic Maitland Gaol. Annie Rutter, Publicity Officer, Myall U3A, said “meandering through the harsh, stone-cold prison…