FITNESS is a way of life for leading Port Stephens personal trainer Tim Hayes. When he’s not helping the local community achieve their fitness goals at his Nelson Bay centre, the respected fitness guru can be found honing his defensive…
LEG spin wizard Shane Warne inspired generations of budding cricketers across the globe during an illustrious international career that spanned nearly two decades. One of the prospective young bowlers he influenced was Corlette’s Tyler McInnes – a rising talent with…
RESPECTED Port Stephens soccer mentor Matt Morris has been recognised for his enormous contribution to grassroots and community football. The Medowie FC stalwart capped a prosperous 2023 season when recently presented with the Northern NSW Local Champion Community Football Coach…
6/21-23 Tomaree Street Nelson Bay 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Expression of Interest New Listing WAKE up to mesmerising vistas as you gaze across the sparkling waters of Port Stephens. The apartment offers a stunning northern perspective, allowing you…
OBTAINING an American college sporting scholarship is a traditional pathway for emerging golfers seeking to secure a ticket on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. For sixteen-year-old Port Stephens prodigy Amy Squires of Boat Harbour that scenario could become a…
DEAR News Of The Area, SUBMISSIONS closed Friday 6 October for individuals to “have their say” regarding the remediation of the Kororo Lagoons. The Korora Lagoons are facing the same fate as all the other waterways between Coffs Harbour and…
DEAR News Of The Area, I’M sure by now you’ve all had this Referendum ‘up to pussy’s bow’ but some of us oldies still have concerns about the Voice, including this one: How will the Voice succeed in ‘closing the…
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE noted over the last few months there has been any number of comments from the general public in relation to the upcoming referendum. Unless I have missed something, not one of the mostly…
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a constituent of an Australian democracy I believe I am entitled to an opinion. Recently the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, opened the cultural centre in Coffs Harbour. A majority of ratepayers objected to the…
DEAR News Of The Area, GROWING up in Australia in the 80s I was taught to fear and hate Aboriginal culture[s]. So I learnt to fear and hate the idea of the primitive, nomadic life of Aboriginal people. I was…