We continue with Part Two of the St Philip’s Christian College journey, which began February 1 1995, when the school opened its doors with a mere 42 students. Year by year the school continued to grow under the leadership of…
Port Stephens Council has joined forces with Hunter Councils in a new campaign to reduce the amount of illegal dumping in the region. Hunter Councils’ regional waste education coordinator, Chantelle Sage, said the two month campaign is designed to combat…
Nelson Bay now is fighting for the needs of Nelson Bay to be met by Port Stephens Council and the NSW State Government. The advocacy group was formed in July this year to bring new business into the CBD and…
Almost 22 years ago, a new school was built on the Tomaree Peninsula. Commencing with just 42 students, it is truly remarkable that enrolments are now approaching 800 with plans for 1200 students in the not too distant future. Or…
Sporting hope Association is a not-for-profit organisation devoted to supporting those in need in the Port Stephens Community. The organisation works with all sporting bodies within the Port Stephens region to raise funds and to assist the various community support…
The Tomaree High School Growing Together Reconciliation Garden is in the process of receiving a complete overhaul. In addition to refurbishing and upgrading the garden’s physical appearance, an impressive undercover barbecue brick structure was last week constructed through the efforts…
The magic of Rotary is that it allows ordinary people to achieve the most extraordinary things. Using the powerful synergy of one, people of Rotary unite to achieve exceptional change. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Many members of Rotary have…
Roley Manton is an Australian country music cultural icon and we are lucky enough to be able to call him one of the Bay ‘locals’. Playing alongside Australian Country Legends including Slim Dusty at the Denman Hall, has given him…
Probus Club of Port Stephens held their annual Christmas Nibbles in the Park last week. Fifty-two members set up at Fly Point in breezy but sunny conditions. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Most were dressed in Christmas finery for the…
The Men’s Shed is so much more than a place for the retired to gather. Toby Walker of Salamander Bay is one of the younger regulars at the Men’s Shed, attending during his down time as a lighting designer. Or…