FOR almost two decades residents in Pindimar have been fighting against a proposed Abalone farm in Pindimar, and now more than ever they are speaking up as the development is currently in its recommendation phase. Austasia Leefield Pty Ltd…
THE view from the summit of Tomaree Headland is one of the top views in the state. After being closed due to a landslide after the March 2021 storms the walkway to the summit has reopened. Tomaree Head Summit…
IT was very much a case of ‘third time lucky’ for Mallabula businessman David Everingham as a snap lockdown threatened him with being isolated for the third time. His business interests see him regularly fly in and out of…
THIS week residents across NSW watched a spectacular Super Flower Blood Moon which is also a lunar eclipse appear in our skies. Dr Ben Montet is a Scientia Lecturer at UNSW Science’s School of Physics, where he leads the…
PARKLETS were launched in Shoal Bay with anticipation, with Council keen to see the streetscape activated. Some business owners of Nelson Bay initially rejected the parklets citing potential business downturn and loss of jobs being directly related to loss…
IN these uncertain times, many people are looking for a better return on their investments to secure a comfortable retirement in their twilight years. ‘Super’ can be preyed upon by unscrupulous fund managers as disclosed by the recent Royal…
EIGHT live music venues in Newcastle and the surrounding areas have received funding from the NSW Government’s Live Music Support Package. Across the state 162 businesses have received a share of $24 million to support live music, operational costs…
THE community of Karuah came together last week at a meeting of the Karuah Progress Association to voice their needs and concerns. Karuah sits within Port Stephens Councils Central Ward, where residents are asking for footpaths and safer spaces,…
WINTER gives us the opportunity to explore indoor art galleries like the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre. Every month the centre has a Feature Artist. This month it is Robyn Bailey whose work will be on display until 17…
LOCALS Lia and Ryan Pereira are active when it comes to supporting the local environment and it is not just the two of them – it is already a family affair. Their not for profit Sea Shelter recently conducted…