SCHOOLS in the Port Stephens electorate will benefit from a $2 million investment in facility maintenance and improvements in 2024-2025. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said the funding will ensure that educational facilities are safe, modern, and conducive to…
“CHANGE moves at the speed of trust.” That was one of the key messages that came out of last Friday’s ‘Revitalise’ workshop held at Karuah RSL. The event, hosted by Port Stephens Council and the Karuah Progress Association (KPA), drew…
PERCIVAL (Perc) James Melville Browne married Isobel Thompson from Bishops Bridge near Kurri Kurri and the couple settled at Salt Ash in 1890 with 200 acres. Originally a market gardener who ran a few cattle and kept orchards of oranges…
AS CHRISTMAS draws nearer we find ever more movies looking to occupy a special place in the family living room. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes from director Dallas Jenkins, who is known for his work bringing the surprisingly successful…
YOU have heard of Eagle Rock, Crocodile Rock and Jailhouse Rock, but few have heard of Cod Rock. There is a not-so-subtle difference in that Cod Rock is a red-hot fishing spot and the rest are songs. I was first…
THE Prime Minister and NSW Premier visited the Hunter last week to spruik the establishment of a Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus. The State and Federal Governments are jointly investing more than…
FIVE special commemorative medallions, produced by the Australian Government to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two, will be awarded at a Remembrance Day service in Raymond Terrace on 11 November. Originally distributed to Second World…
FORTY-FIVE members of the Probus Club of Port Stephens headed off on their annual ‘Cara Camper Getaway’ trip last month, enjoying several days at Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks. Situated on the banks of the mighty Macleay River, this was…
ANOTHER round of local students have been celebrated through the Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Irrawang Public School Principal Stacy Mathieson said PBL is a “proactive approach tailored to meet the needs of our school”. Advertise with News…
ON Sunday, 27 October a group of senior dancers from Port Stephens took Newcastle by storm. Aged 67-84, the nine dancers represented Complete Performing Arts and Classical Coaching (Complete PACC) in Taylors Beach on stage at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in…