PORT Stephens emergency services were called to an incident early on Tuesday 12 March after a fire broke out at a residence on Portside Crescent, Corlette. NSW Fire and Rescue teams were in attendance, whilst NSW Police cordoned off the…
ANDREW McGowan is a man who looks as though he has walked straight out of a poem by Banjo Patterson. Sporting a wild grey beard to his chest, a long stockman coat and, most appropriately, a Blue Heeler by his…
HAVE speed will travel is the motto for Medowie Rugby Club excitement machine Shane Fielding. Local rugby enthusiasts have marvelled at the utility back’s attacking skills in the Hunter Suburban Rugby competition in recent seasons where he has proved a…
FAMILIAR to many residents and regular visitors to the Tomaree Peninsula, Port Stephens Church of Christ holds a highly visible location along Nelson Bay Drive in Salt Ash. Since December of 2023 the congregation that gathers at the 55-year-old church…
NELSON Bay’s Artisan Collective is hosting a vibrant and exciting collection by local artist Trevor Weekes. For the entire month of March, Trevor’s artwork and books will be on display at the Nelson Bay Marina gallery. Advertise with News of…
FERN Bay aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet is about to spiral through the skies once more as he puts a range of historic aircraft through their paces at Warbirds Over Scone. The event promises an extraordinary celebration of history, innovation and…
PORT Stephens is at the centre of a new trial to create a greener road network through the use of bio-bitumen. Transport for NSW recently laid the bio-bitumen asphalt, also known as ECO5, on a section of road at Raymond…
PORT Stephens residents Sally-Anne Marshall, Emma McMillan, Brodie Oxlade and Jacie Whitfield are the recipients of the 2024 International Women’s Day Scholarships. Port Stephens Council Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson thanked the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay, who not only hosted…
AS youth violence surges and data reveals a troubling correlation between multiple school suspensions and incarcerations, it’s evident that young people facing suspensions represent some of the most marginalised young people in Australia. A pilot program launched by the Y…
SCHOOL captains, prefects and student body representatives were invited to St Philip’s Christian College on Friday 23 February to be recognised and encouraged in their roles at the annual School Leaders Morning Tea. This event, sponsored by the office of…