A CREDIT-FUNDED Christmas has pushed millions of Aussies into debt, according to new research. A Finder survey of 1,086 respondents revealed almost half (49 percent) of Australians – equivalent to 9.8 million people – have racked up Christmas debt. Advertise…
WITH events planned at four locations across the local government area, Port Stephens is set to celebrate its biggest Australia Day yet, with Citizenship Ceremonies, live music, markets, marching bands, pool parties and fireworks. Mayor Ryan Palmer is inviting the…
BIRUBI and One Mile Beach are set to host the NSW Vissla Pro Surf Series 2023 in February. The elite three-day World Surf League (QSL) Qualifying Series 1000 event will commence just days after the action at the Camplify Great…
THE NSW Police Force has unveiled an enhanced online reporting option to allow victims of sexual assault to provide information without having to take part in a formal police interview. While police always encourage victims of any crime to make…
PORT Stephens and the Myall Coast are home to two of the oldest populations in the state, with 46 percent of people living in Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens aged over 65. This is more than twice the average for regional NSW…
DO you wish to learn more about how locally sourced produce moves from the farm to your plate, or have questions about how farming enterprises operate on the Myall Coast? An upcoming event in Bulahdelah may be just your answer.…
FOR many, the beginning of a new year brings with it resolutions to increase their personal wellbeing. While embarking on a journey of personal improvement can be a challenge, Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Practitioner, Kerri Rodley, has provided tips for…
PARENTS are bracing for a back-to-school budget bust, according to new research by comparison site Finder which found that school supplies alone are expected to cost families a whopping $2.6 billion for the year ahead. A fresh set of…
ONCE again, the Christmas holiday period has seen Koala Shores Holiday Park at Lemon Tree Passage targeted by thieves. This is not an isolated case, with recreational parks up and down the coast suffering from similar theft issues. Expensive bikes…
WHILE officially Probus Clubs don’t hold meetings in January, many of the keen members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club are still managing to get together, finding ways to enjoy their usual fun and friendship before holiday demands took over.…