PORT Stephens Council has approved the development of a new residential apartment complex in Soldiers Point at their recent Council meeting, following some discussion concerning a disputed ‘height variation’ which, it had been suggested, would exceed legislative guidelines. The plans…
PORT Stephens Council has approved the expansion of a car park for the Astra Aerolab Business Park currently being developed in Williamtown. Astra Aerolab, a site within the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct, is being referred to as a “defence and…
APPRENTICES facing financial or personal hardship will be supported to undertake their trade and study through a $2.25 million NSW Government scholarship program. Applications are now open until 21 July for the 2023 Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships program that will…
THE ‘2021 National Community Attitudes Survey (NCAS) States and Territories report’, released last week by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety Limited (ANROWS), found that every state and territory has improved in their attitudes towards violence against women over…
NELSON Bay Women’s Bowling Club (NBWBC) members proudly supported the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group on Tuesday 23 May, with over 40 ladies attending a tremendously fun-filled day featuring a scrumptious morning tea and a friendly game of bowls. More…
THE recent meeting of Port Stephens Council commenced with an emergency motion put forward by Mayor Ryan Palmer, calling on Council to discuss mounting community unrest over the consistent loitering of young people in Raymond Terrace taking place after school…
PORT Stephens Pickleball players Tony Mayers, John McDonald, Kevin Bell, Christine Johnson and Cheryl Sanderson have continued their on court success. The Nelson Bay-based group brought home another swag of medals recently after competing in the inaugural Barrington Coast Pickleball…
AS part of Northern NSW Football’s Female Football Week, Medowie FC hosted a series of charity matches on Sunday 21 May. The U12 girls team played a competition match against Mayfield Jnr FC, which was followed by the O35 men…
ENTHUSIASTIC bowlers and spectators crowded the three greens and surrounds at Nelson Bay Bowling Club last week. Despite the cold weather, there were many Soldiers Point Bowling Club members supporting their team. Teams were competing for a place in the…
ESCAPE the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of North Arm Cove. Nelson Bay Real Estate are thrilled to announce the availability of six new blocks, adding to their existing collection of eight…