ON 5 April, Raymond Terrace local Ian Kidd will embark on an 1,800km solo bike ride along the east coast from the southernmost part of Australia to Newcastle. Ian aims to raise much-needed funds for his local Lifeline centre and…
PORT Stephens residents have been disappointed by the news that Majestic Cinemas – the company that has owned and operated the Nelson Bay Cinema – have been forced to close the doors of the local movie house for good. On…
KARUAH, Pindimar, Bundabah and North Arm Cove were plunged into a pre-internet Dark Age on Saturday 17 February, when National Broadband Network (NBN) internet services mysteriously failed, with no clear end in sight. The internet blackout has strangled Karuah’s telecommunications…
LAST week I wrote that it was the youngest member of the family that generally catches the biggest fish. In the case of the Grech family, that is not the case. Father Ray has recently returned from a trip to…
THE following is Part Two of a three part series on one of Broughton Island’s true characters – Harry Larcombe. The final instalment will be printed next week. Part Two – Harry’s Teeth OVER the years Harry Larcombe became the…
WITH students heading back to school at the end of January, Port Stephens youth counselling service jupiter is reminding parents to check in with their children. They are also reminding families that help is at hand if a local child…
ALTHOUGH no longer located on the street from which it originally took its name, the Yacaaba Centre has become a beacon of hope in a time when families and individuals are increasingly experiencing hardship. When members of the Port Stephens…
ONE of the key takeaways from the pandemic for many has been the need to focus on wellbeing. Be it mindfulness, exercise or simply connecting with others, mental health strategies have been brought to the forefront of our priorities. Advertise…
OVER the following three weeks I will be recalling the life and times of one of Port Stephen’s true characters – Harry Larcombe. The extract is taken from a book I wrote some time back which tells the history of…
KARUAH Public School will host the Garuwa Community Markets on February 17 from 3 pm to 7 pm. “This vibrant market promises to offer something for everyone, young or old,” said market organisers. “You can expect a delightful array of…