THE Japanese city of Tateyama has invited up to three Port Stephens runners to participate in the 45th annual Wakashio Marathon to be held on 26 January 2025. A sister city of Port Stephens, Tateyama will provide homestay accommodation, pickup…
MEDOWIE’S Chris Doohan is hoping to return for a fourth term as a Central Ward councillor, leading a team of three into Saturday’s local government election. First elected to council in 2012, Mr Doohan has lived in Medowie for almost…
FOLLOWING an uncertain couple of months it has been confirmed that youth counselling service ‘jupiter’ will continue to provide care and support to the youth of Port Stephens for the foreseeable future. Prior to the announcement, fears were held the…
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) has recently undergone a much-needed repainting and revitalisation, bringing new life to the space and delighting both visitors and members alike. The transformation of the Centre – a beloved cultural hub – was…
IN just a few days, it will be all over bar the counting. At 6pm Saturday, 14 September, the corflutes will start to come down and candidates in the Port Stephens Council election will switch from meet and greet mode…
EIGHTY-SEVEN members and guests of the Probus Club of Tomaree recently gathered at the Nelson Bay Golf Club to celebrate their 35th anniversary. The event, which was held over drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a two-course dinner, offered an opportunity for…
FOUR teachers from Tomaree Public School (TPS) embarked upon ‘The Bloody Long Walk’ on Sunday 25 August, an annual event raising money and awareness of Mitochondrial Disease for the Mito Foundation. Despite the rain about 700 people completed the 35…
THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program continues to support the development of local students. Seaham Public School Principal Craig Partridge said the PBL program helps “guide our students in using positive behaviour, in the school and…
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is celebrating birds with a fundraiser on Sunday, an opportunity to learn about the incredible species who call the region home. The ‘Celebrate Birds’ event will include a presentation from Mat Spillard, one of Port…
GARDEN spaces will be opened to the public later this month as a fundraiser for Wildlife In Need of Care (WINC). On Sunday, 29 September eight blossoming gardens across Tilligerry will welcome guests as part of the ‘Peninsula Garden Ramble’,…