TAKING advantage of the Spring weather, the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre has reopened its not-for-profit garden cafe, offering a quiet, nature-filled space to enjoy a range of lovely coffees, teas and treats. With the refreshments taken care of, visitors…
ONE Nation MLC Tania Mihailuk took aim at Federal Labor’s Hunter offshore wind zone development during Question Time in NSW Parliament last Thursday, questioning NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe about the State Government’s involvement in the project. “Given that…
FOR many Australians their first foray into competitive sports is through the Little Athletics program. It promotes physical activity, health, develops key motor skills and is fun for the whole family. The Port Stephens Little Athletics Club (PSAC) is inviting…
THE Variety Victoria Bash is celebrating 31 years of helping kids in need as it travels through Port Stephens this week. A colourful convoy of 250 costumed, loud, proud, and passionate Variety Bash entrants hit the road from Melbourne last…
SOCIAL seniors are winning the battle to secure their mental health. In a national first, Probus South Pacific Limited (PSPL) and Black Dog Ride (BDR) are partnering to promote the health benefits of staying socially connected to Australia’s 4.3 million…
A DRAMATIC two-vehicle collision unfolded on Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay at approximately 12:35 pm last Wednesday, followed by a swift and comprehensive response from local emergency services. The incident, involving a van and a truck, left both drivers trapped…
IN a massive shift from day tripping, 54 Probus members from a variety of local clubs recently enjoyed a ten-day Carnival Splendour Cruise. The cruise ventured “up north” from Sydney via Airlie Beach, to Cairns and then via Moreton Island…
IN 2017, John Chambers, the Past President of the Rotary Club Of Raymond Terrace, identified a need within the community for essential household items. The Furniture Bank was born and began quietly operating out of a borrowed 20 foot container…
AN innovative partnership between Newcastle Airport and the University of Newcastle has seen students working in a ‘living laboratory’ at the Airport on ways to solve problems with the baggage handling system and better service the growing number of passengers.…
AN Aircraft Coating Facility will be built at Newcastle Airport to maintain the stealth of Australia’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II aircraft. At Australia’s first dedicated coating facility, a specialised paint will be applied to the aircraft to ensure they…