OAKVALE Wildlife Park is preparing to celebrate its 45th birthday. To thank those who have supported the park over the decades there will be giveaways, pony rides, live music, entertainers and cake galore during a two-day party from Saturday 2…
WHEN military veteran Jake Parmigiani unleashed his Port Stephens mobile dog gym “Run-A-Mutt” in May 2024, he never expected what he calls “the best therapy of my life”. Providing treadmill exercising for dogs has given Jake an “ultimate form of…
PORT Stephens Council is calling for the community to nominate local champions who support or inspire others, show leadership or excel in their field as part of the 2024 Annual Awards. Held on Australia Day each year, the awards are…
THE brightest young minds from across the Hunter came together last week as winners were announced for the 2024 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Challenging students to solve 35 questions without the use of calculators or rulers, the competition…
A WOMAN has died following a crash on Nelson Bay Road earlier this month. Just after 4.20pm on Friday 4 October 2024, emergency services were called to Nelson Bay Road, Fullerton Cove, following reports of a crash. Advertise with News…
THE ‘Shoaly Collective’ pitched its vision for Shoal Bay at the NSW’s Government 2024 Uptown Accelerator District Showcase in Sydney on 2 October. The Shoaly Collective includes Port Stephens Paddle Sports, Shoal Bay Newsagency, The Café, Port Stephens Community Arts…
SUBMISSIONS are now open for a parliamentary inquiry into PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales. “The detection of PFAS, commonly known ‘as forever chemicals’ in some of the state’s water…
PORT Stephens residents are being invited to participate in a study aimed at improving road safety. The Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study is being led by researchers from The University of NSW and is supported by Port Stephens…
ENTHUSIASTIC Bobs Farm Public School students walked through the school car park recently on a very short excursion to the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) storage facility. Only metres from the school, the old Bobs Farm Community Hall has become the…
THE expertly-created work of artisans Colleen Sessions and Louise Leddie is on display at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) until 12 November. Colleen’s artistic journey began more than 12 years ago, when she first became a member of…