CHEAPER petrol, lower beer prices and discounts on student debt have all been floated as potential Nationals policy as the party sharpens its pitch ahead of a federal election. Cutting and freezing increases linked to inflation on the fuel excise…
WITH so many beautiful locations, there is a space to suit every wedding couple at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. “Come and view our Rotunda on the Eucalyptus Lawn for a more formal or traditional wedding, our Water Lily pond…
IT is every fishos dream to catch a big snapper – I mean a really big snapper. That dream came true for a couple of brothers who took advantage of the idyllic sea conditions to motor north of Broughton, where…
LABOR’S Leah Anderson is set to serve as Port Stephens’ first female Mayor, having declared election victory in a media statement on Monday afternoon. While the election is yet to be officially called, at the time of the announcement Ms…
TOMAREE High School recently played host to the region’s annual Science Discovery Day, which brought together Year 5 and 6 students from across Port Stephens to take on an array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) challenges. The event…
THE Japanese city of Tateyama has invited up to three Port Stephens runners to participate in the 45th annual Wakashio Marathon to be held on 26 January 2025. A sister city of Port Stephens, Tateyama will provide homestay accommodation, pickup…
MEDOWIE’S Chris Doohan is hoping to return for a fourth term as a Central Ward councillor, leading a team of three into Saturday’s local government election. First elected to council in 2012, Mr Doohan has lived in Medowie for almost…
FOLLOWING an uncertain couple of months it has been confirmed that youth counselling service ‘jupiter’ will continue to provide care and support to the youth of Port Stephens for the foreseeable future. Prior to the announcement, fears were held the…
MARINE Rescue NSW has purchased a number of new vessels and equipment in response to a requirement to be able to respond more effectively to floods and other similar events in shallow and or rapid water situations. Marine Rescue Lemon…
MOST of this week’s releases will fly under the radar for most folk, built on moderate budgets and talented though lesser-known players, but there may well be something among these diverse picks that will pique your interest. A remake of…