THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group has been conducting a ‘Help Desk’ at Tomaree Headland during the school holiday period, supporting visitors to the region with key tourism tips and hints. Group president Peter Clough said visitor numbers to the iconic…
AT a topping out ceremony last Thursday, 3 October, the last steel roof beam was placed on Newcastle Airport’s new International Terminal, marking the completion of major construction. Finishing works continue on the terminal, which is scheduled to open by…
THE NSW Electoral Commission declared all positions on Port Stephens Council last week, with five new councillors and four returning councillors beginning their four year term. Incoming Mayor Leah Anderson said she is delighted to welcome the new Councillors and…
MORE than one in five Australians feel too ashamed to seek professional support for mental health issues, with the cost of living and accessibility of care contributing to some waiting up to a decade before they get help. A recent…
THE Raymond Terrace Lions Club has raised $10,000 through its recent Biggest High Tea for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF), smashing previous records. The ALCCRF was officially established in 2009 with an aim to increase survival rates…
A WOMAN faced Raymond Terrace Local Court on Friday, 4 October, charged over alleged domestic violence offences and with threatening police during her arrest. About 2.10am that morning police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were patrolling the Tanilba Bay foreshore…
I WELL recall when Port Stephens had a commercial fishing fleet of trawlers that formed one of the major industries that contributed to the growth and prosperity of the region. In 1983 there were around 23 trawlers working to full…
AN intriguing slate of films are being released this week to Aussie cinemas, though you may need to hunt around for the chance to view the best of them. The Apprentice Testing the limits of Australia’s tolerance for US political…
ANY ban on young people using social media needs to be implemented as soon as possible, the NSW premier says. Ahead of a two-day summit between the NSW and South Australian governments on addressing social media issues, Chris Minns said…
DAYLIGHT saving has no negative impact on people’s health, a world-first study has found. The effect of daylight saving on health has long been the subject of speculation, amid concerns over loss of sleep as well as the increased risk…