“CHANGE moves at the speed of trust.” That was one of the key messages that came out of last Friday’s ‘Revitalise’ workshop held at Karuah RSL. The event, hosted by Port Stephens Council and the Karuah Progress Association (KPA), drew…
PERCIVAL (Perc) James Melville Browne married Isobel Thompson from Bishops Bridge near Kurri Kurri and the couple settled at Salt Ash in 1890 with 200 acres. Originally a market gardener who ran a few cattle and kept orchards of oranges…
AS CHRISTMAS draws nearer we find ever more movies looking to occupy a special place in the family living room. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes from director Dallas Jenkins, who is known for his work bringing the surprisingly successful…
YOU have heard of Eagle Rock, Crocodile Rock and Jailhouse Rock, but few have heard of Cod Rock. There is a not-so-subtle difference in that Cod Rock is a red-hot fishing spot and the rest are songs. I was first…
UPGRADES to Yallarwah Park in North Arm Cove have been completed, with the recent installation of interpretive signage around the site. The upgrades, which began with a 2022 grant from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund grant, has seen…
INSPIRATION can be anywhere, from the works of a world-renowned artist, to a humble plastic park bench, both of which have inspired local poet Stefan Apostol. Currently a volunteer at a Hawks Nest nursing home, Stefan’s storied past has included…
FIREFIGHTING in NSW has changed considerably, a fact that local retired Rural Fire Service (RFS) officer Keith Harrap explained to the Hawks Nest District Probus Club on Friday, 1 November. The local social club, which now boasts close to 160…
VETERANS and civilians alike will unite for Remembrance Day on Monday 11 November, to honour the sacrifices made in all conflicts. In advance, infantry veteran Col David Mead (retd) shared some of his experiences during and following the Vietnam War.…
NEWS Of The Area author and Fingal Bay fisherman John “Stinker” Clarke launched two new publications last week. A large gathering of 300 pioneering families and friends attended the launch of “Marsh Road” and “Milly the Magnificent Flying Mullet” at…
BENNETTS Beach at Hawks Nest hosts regular sightings of dangerous and injured animals and last Sunday was no exception. The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club had already put up signs warning that deadly king brown snakes were…