THIS year my wife and I are celebrating our 50th year in Port Stephens. Coming from a recreational fishing family in Tweed Heads you can imagine my first impression as we drove along Shoal Bay Road for the first time.…
IN a city apartment block of 100 people, at least 40 residents are dreaming of a life by the beach or in the countryside. The number of city-dwellers looking to escape the big smoke has doubled in the last 18…
A HOLIDAY staple for more than 15 years, the R and R Property ‘Giving Trees’ return across the region in 2024. On 1 November, Christmas trees were erected and decorated at R and R Property’s offices in Bulahdelah, Stroud, Gloucester,…
THE Christmas theme takes a rest this week to make room for one of the biggest swings of the year, Wicked: Part One. Yes, the carols may not be playing but you can expect people to be singing at the…
AN impressive turnout of locals ranging from young pupils from St Philips School in Salamander Bay to some of the oldest veterans in NSW, paid their respects to Australia’s fallen during Nelson Bay’s Remembrance Day service. The anniversary has long…
THE Christmas spirit was on display at the Salamander Shopping Centre for the launch of Kmart’s 37th annual Wishing Tree Appeal. Together with founding partner The Salvation Army, the store is once again calling on the community’s support to help…
THE Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its report into an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport earlier this year involving a light aircraft. On 13 May, a Beechcraft King Air B200 departed Williamtown Airport on a charter flight to…
DREDGING at three key sites of the Myall River estuary is expected to begin by March 2025. The State Government says planning and preparations are now underway for the major dredging project, which it states will “provide much-needed maintenance dredging…
PORT Stephens Council has launched a new initiative aimed at making the Development Application (DA) process easier for residents and businesses. The ‘Demystifying Development Applications’ video series coincides with Council’s Housing Delivery Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Housing Support…
HOW far would you go for a child in need? If one were to ask that question of Darren James and his partner Karen Jones, you might get a surprisingly specific response – 615.5 kilometres, at least. Advertise with News…