PORT Stephens Council’s International Women’s Day scholarship program is now open, with four $1,000 scholarships up for grabs to help local women achieve their goals. For the last six years, the scholarship program has supported local women in the valuable…
THE ongoing cost of living crisis is seeing increased demand placed on charities and community groups as families struggle to make ends meet. To help with the exorbitant cost of back-to-school supplies, former Port Stephens Citizen of the Year November…
TRADITIONAL Australia Day activities will take place at Fly Point, Nelson Bay from 9am to 3:45pm on Friday 26 January. The celebrations will include the annual citizenship ceremony, a RAAF fly past, live music, market stalls and more. Advertise with…
THE NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed the final bypass track on the new 27-kilometre Tomaree Coastal Walk. The $6.7 million project funded by the NSW Government opened in September, while work on the extra track was…
JET skis have long been a feature of summer holidays in Port Stephens, however the behaviour of some riders has prompted calls for greater controls on usage of the vessels. One jet ski user reportedly rode into a flock of…
HUNTER Water is completing upgrades to the Seaham Weir to improve safety, enable effective water flow management, and improve fish passage. Located on the lower Williams River, the weir is an essential component of the Grahamstown Dam scheme, which provides…
SOME people say that the greatest health concern for people as they age is retirement. If that is true then those people may want to consider becoming involved with the Rathmines Catalina Association, whose ongoing work is not likely to…
PORT Stephens Water Police recently attended six local primary schools to provide water safety presentations. Presentations were given with Transport for NSW and Australian Surf Lifesaving NSW representatives to Kinder-Year Two pupils at St Philip’s Christian College, St Michael’s Primary…
FOR the past 28 years, the Port Stephens Friendship Group has offered opportunities for locals to engage in social outings and the benefits that good company and fellowship provide. Monthly activities are characterised by lots of laughter and great conversation,…
THE NSW State Government is investing $73 million in Marine Rescue NSW over the next four years, following the volunteer water rescue service having its busiest year on record. The major funding was announced at Stockton last Friday, where a…