Six Port Stephens residents and groups have been honoured with Port Stephens Annual Awards at this year’s Australia Day celebrations in Port Stephens. Citizen of the Year: Hazel Grey Young Citizen of the Year: Carissa Maher Sportsperson of the Year:…
When you want to know where the top spots are to cool off in heatwave conditions, the best people to ask are the locals. Fishermans Bay is a popular spot for families with young children, and also great for snorkel…
There were celebrations around the entire Myall Coast region last weekend as 2016 was farewelled and the New Year began. A slight drizzle of rain didn’t dampen festive spirits with large crowds flocking to venues throughout the area. Or CLICK…
The end of term at Tomaree High School saw the opening of the Growing Together Indigenous Garden. The project was carried out in collaboration with the Real Futures Foundation, a local charitable body that works with the two local high…
The grandparents of excited Wirreanda Public School children were welcomed into the school last Thursday for the annual ‘Grandparents Day’ celebrations. Wirreanda Public School students welcomed over 200 grandparents into the school for a grandparents’ gala performance, classroom visits, a…
The local fascination with Santa continued this weekend with two visits from the man in red to The Little Pantry Café in Medowie and Central Health Alliance in Williamtown. All for a good cause, the jolly Santa of the event,…
Bulahdelah fast bowler Tom Allen has been selected in the Country NSW squad. He will make his Bush Blues debut at the Australian Country Championships to be held in Wollongong in January. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE In the lead…
Hidden away in Cultural Close, next to Wests Diggers at Nelson Bay, is the wonderful Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. With over 400 members, mainly from the Bay area, the 35 year old organisation’s range of talent is awe-inspiring. Or…
On 10 December a new theatre group, Loose Connections, will present a musical Christmas Show from 7pm to 9pm at the Baptist Church in Tea Gardens. The unique event showcases a moving production of ‘The Christmas Truce’ and a reinterpretation…
Rotary’s annual Medowie Christmas Carols, held at Ferodale Oval in Medowie on Friday night, was a resounding success. Light rain earlier in the evening did not deter the crowds with well over 1000 people in attendance. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT…