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 Council endorsed a Notice of Motion by West Ward Councillor Peter Kafer to investigate options for the development of a town hall for Raymond Terrace. Councillor Peter Kafer said its important Council explores ways to increase community infrastructure…
LAST week the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay held their Pride of Workmanship Awards 2023 at the Nelson Bay Golf Club. The Awards acknowledge employees who display outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to their job.…
THE Raymond Terrace Community Positive Behaviour for Learning program (PBL), which runs across Port Stephens’ Central and West ward schools, provides recognition to students for their actions. PBL is a whole-school framework that promotes positive behaviour across a school and…
LIGHTHOUSE Baptist Church in Nelson Bay have welcomed Barry Morris and his wife Joy, who will serve as their interim Pastor for the next twelve months. Pastor Barry began his vocation as a missionary in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea,…
PORT Stephens Council’s new garden organics service will offer significant environmental benefits when it commences in July. Port Stephens is moving to a greener future with the introduction of a new garden organics waste collection service, enabling and encouraging residents…
PORT Stephens Council has taken out the top gong for its staff wellbeing program PSCare at the StateCover Awards 2023. The industry awards acknowledge excellence in keeping people safe, well and working and are contested by 134 local government entities.…
ADDITIONAL closures are now in place on and around the Tomaree Summit Walk as the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) nears completion of upgrades as part of the new Tomaree Coastal Walk. From Monday 22 May, the Fort…
OLIVIA Squires was able to achieve academic success during her education at Tomaree High School while balancing a range of other interests; like serving as a Surf Life Saving volunteer and maintaining a commitment to grassroots sports. Olivia enjoyed her…
PAMELA Smith has been inducted as a Life Member of the Tomaree Ladies Probus Club. Pamela is a lifelong resident of the Bay, who has contributed a great deal to her Club and the wider community. Advertise with News of…