IT was 1984 and Port Stephens oyster farmers continued to grow high quality Sydney Rock oysters that were in high demand. Nothing in the foreseeable future could slow the progress of the industry as it seemed to all that the…
PORT Stephens Council has unanimously approved a subdivision for Lake View Crescent in Raymond Terrace that will make room for the construction of up to seventeen new houses. Speaking to the motion Councillor (Cr) Giacomo Arnott noted that although the…
MEDOWIE mother Dr Renee Goreham is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Community Outreach to Physics Award from the NSW branch of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). A senior physics lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Dr Goreham was…
HUNTER children’s band The Quokkas launched their first album, ‘Songs For Everyone’, on Sunday, releasing eighteen upbeat songs aimed at teaching the next generation about acceptance and inclusion. Former AFL player, Channel 7 TV news reporter and Hit network breakfast…
FOR men in the modern age, struggling to maintain their own health and wellbeing amidst the challenges of work, family and other obligations, Dean Vassallo believes that so much of the difficulties faced come down to a single idea. Purpose.…
ANOTHER fantastic group of Port Stephens primary and secondary students have been recognised with awards through the Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Term 4 Week 4 winners – Irrawang Public School’s Connor Farrell is a PBL…
THIS month, award-winning photographer Gergő Rugli is exhibiting his incredible work at the Artisan Collective art gallery at the Nelson Bay marina. “Artisan Collective Port Stephens aims to show diversity and talents of excellence that are not readily available to…
WHEN Port Stephens Council found out they were eligible for a state government grant to improve foreshore facilities, they jumped at the chance. “We grabbed it with both hands,” said longstanding Central Ward councillor Steve Tucker. Advertise with News of…
HAVE you ever passed the War Memorial in Raymond Terrace and wondered why the Australian flag is flying at half-mast on the roundabout at the intersection of William and Port Stephens Streets? Sadly, the flag has been flying at half-mast…
APPLICATIONS are now open for small to medium regional tourism businesses in Port Stephens to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Successful applicants will receive 75 percent of the cost of purchasing and installing up to four charge points at…