Stinker’s Fishin’: Snapper close to home
I HAVE been saying it for years. It is not necessary to travel long distances to catch cracker fish. Let me tell you about an outing I had recently. Sitting at home in Fingal with nothing in particular on my…
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Spoilt for choice at The Lolly Bug
THE Lolly Bug is a family owned business carrying over 1500 varieties of goodies! “We offer lollies, chocolates, gourmet foods and so much more,” The Lolly Bug team said. They also stock confectionery from around the world – English sweets,…
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Explore event opportunities at Raymond Terrace StrikeZone
WITH new entertainment areas nearing completion within a two-storey extension, Strikezone Raymond Terrace is inviting local community, sport, business and social groups to come and discuss opportunities for creating special events and fundraisers. “We can offer anything from a half…
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Dungog Tea Party returns in September
HELD in the historic James Theatre, one of the oldest cinemas in Australia, the Dungog Tea Party runs from 4-8 September 2024 daily from 10am-4pm with free entry. An Open Day will be held on Wednesday 4 September, opening at…
Stinker’s Fishin’: Some catch all the luck!
WHY is it that some fishers catch all the fish and others, the vast majority, simply feed them? Being good at fishing, like everything, takes time and effort. Some become totally engrossed in the challenge and take recreational fishing to…
Feral deer targeted in the Port Stephens area
HUNTER Local Land Services is warning landholders of the growing negative impacts of feral deer. Feral deer have been a concern in the Port Stephens area for many years and, as the region continues to develop, the negative impacts of…
Advertising feature: ‘Intimate and personable’ at Valhalla
WELCOME to Valhalla; a Scandinavian-inspired Australian sanctuary offering the unique and rustic charm of ‘where country meets coast’. For five generations, members of the Spruce family have continued their traditional farming practices, providing the Port Stephens community with the finest…
Advertising feature: Moonshadow-TQC Cruises offers ‘unique’ wedding venue
EXPERIENCE a truly memorable wedding onboard Moonshadow-TQC Cruises. Moonshadow-TQC Cruises is a unique wedding venue offering package options ranging from ceremony and reception, reception only or elopements. “Cruise Port Stephens with your loved ones in celebration of your special day,”…
Hunter Water Regulation remake on public exhibition
THE regulation that supports Hunter Water to provide water and wastewater services to more than 630,000 people across the region is up for renewal, and now is the time to have your say. The regulation helps Hunter Water to deliver…
Travellers urged to keep it local in the name of sustainable tourism
FROM rolling vineyards to stunning beaches, there’s no shortage of beauty to discover in our own backyards. A tourism expert from the University of South Australia is urging travellers to support local destinations and experiences close to home, instead of…