THE Maitland Indie Festival is calling on local writers, artists, filmmakers, musicians and storytellers of all kinds to submit their expressions of interest for the event to be held in October. Launching in 2020 the Indie Festival (IF) is a…
A YOUNG girl has been saved from drowning by the quick response of the crew of the cruise vessel from which she fell. The girl and her family had been passengers on a dolphin watching cruise operated by Imagine Cruises…
IT’S time to dust off your golf clubs and get behind a couple of great local causes. Port Stephens FM 100.9 (PSFM) and Business Port Stephens (BPS) are excited to announce their upcoming charity networking golf day, to be held…
THE Fingal Bay Probus Club has a new home, with the group recently moving their operations to the Community Hall in Norton Street, Nelson Bay. Like all clubs within the Probus network, the local club held their AGM in March,…
PORT Stephens Council will formally recognise the late Councillor and Freeman of Port Stephens, Geoff Dingle, with the naming of a reserve in Medowie in his honour. Geoff Dingle was a long term resident of Medowie and served on Port…
A RECORD 23 members of Marine Rescue Port Stephens received special awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday 11 April for their roles in five major rescue operations conducted over the past four years. The first official ceremony for the…
THE Port Stephens Community Art Centre has an excellent exhibition of its Potters and Artists of the Month works on display for the community’s interest. “Potters Maree Dohnt and Annette Buivydas have presented a beautiful selection of clay birds and…
PORT Stephens Council is ensuring the provision of sanitary bins in all public amenities. Following a Notice of Motion from East Ward Councillor Leah Anderson, Council resolved to investigate the provision of sanitary bins in all public amenities. Advertise with…
THE Port Stephens Friendship Group paid a visit to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service last week, getting an up close and personal look at the vital work the service performs. “We were lucky enough to see a helicopter going through…
AFTER three years of restrictions the ladies of the Fingal Haven Craft Group are finally able to invite people to join them for their annual fundraising fair. Established nearly 27 years ago, the hardworking collective of Fingal Haven residents has…