October 13, 2026
Residents riding high after Biker Day thrill A joyride in a classic red Mustang was a highlight of Biker Day. Photo: Supplied.
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Residents riding high after Biker Day thrill

A joyride in a classic red Mustang was a highlight of Biker Day. Photo: Supplied. Residents and staff share smiles on a bright orange trike. Photo: Supplied. A GROUP of aged care home residents were riding high last week at a much‑anticipated biker day, rescheduled after last month’s Father’s Day wash-out. The waterfront streets of […]

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Better mental health, One Foot Forward at a time Movement such as walking can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, as can regular social connection. Photo: Magnific.
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Better mental health, One Foot Forward at a time

OCTOBER marks the start of Mental Health Month, and with spring in full swing, Black Dog Institute is calling on Australians to put One Foot Forward. As the weather warms and the days grow longer, many people find it easier to get outside and get moving, making October an ideal time to build habits that […]

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Bulahdelah Golf Club Report Geoff and sons Charlie and Blake.
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Bulahdelah Golf Club Report

Geoff and sons Charlie and Blake. Spring Cup winner Steve Fitzgerald with President Craig. SEPTEMBERS Monthly Mug was played on Wed 30th September and Meg South was the winner with 70n from Colleen Richards with 74n. Meg also won the 17th jackpot.  28 visitors from Tallwoods joined the vets on Thursday 1st October and the […]

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Shipwrecks exhibition reveals the vessels lost to disaster off the Newcastle – Port Stephens coast An undersea diorama is the perfect spot to snap a selfie to commemorate your visit to the exhibition.
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Shipwrecks exhibition reveals the vessels lost to disaster off the Newcastle – Port Stephens coast

An undersea diorama is the perfect spot to snap a selfie to commemorate your visit to the exhibition. A section of the Shipwrecked exhibition, on display until 23 October. Photos: Supplied. SHIPWRECKED, Tomaree Museum Association’s third and largest public exhibition of the year, is off to a booming start with 1,032 visitors in the first […]

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Hawks Nest Probus celebrates double milestone
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Hawks Nest Probus celebrates double milestone

  The Probus anniversary cake, expertly made by Mema’s Bakery, Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.   The Probus anniversary cake, expertly made by Mema’s Bakery, Tea Gardens. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.   Hawks Nest Probus President John Lamb inducted new members Gordon and Joan Sutcliffe. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.   Denise Lamb stepped up to tell the […]

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Tilligerry Lions celebrate Peace Garden and Peace Pole dedication
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Tilligerry Lions celebrate Peace Garden and Peace Pole dedication

The Peace Pole stands proudly at Tilligerry’s foreshore, with its message ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ symbolising unity. Photo: Supplied. Tilligerry Lions and Hunter River High students work together to build the Peace Garden. Photo: Supplied. TILLIGERRY Lions Club and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the Peace Garden and the installation of […]

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Crushing reality of illegal e-bikes
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Crushing reality of illegal e-bikes

E-BIKE riders have been issued the following warning: if an illegal e-bike is located and confiscated by NSW Police, it won’t be going back onto the street. Last week the first batch of 23 illegal e-bikes seized under new NSW Government laws was crushed, in a graphic demonstration of the state’s crackdown. The bikes were […]

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Myall action group calls for urgent action on dangerous shoals Members of the Myall River Action Group with representatives from Council and the Department of Transport. Photo: Supplied.
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Myall action group calls for urgent action on dangerous shoals

Members of the Myall River Action Group with representatives from Council and the Department of Transport. Photo: Supplied. Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington, with members of the Myall River Action Group. Photo: Supplied. SAND build-up in the Myall River has resulted in hospitalisations after boats struck hidden shoals, according to Myall River Action Group. […]

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Tea Gardens residents show support for gas exports petition Lyne Together gathered signatures calling for an increased tax on Australian LNG exports. Photo: Submitted by Lyne Together.
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Tea Gardens residents show support for gas exports petition

A NATIONAL Day of Action was held on Saturday 19 September in support of Australian communities receiving a fair share of the value of gas exports. Groups all around Australia participated and Lyne Together, a local community group, set up a street stall outside Coles at Tea Gardens seeking signatures on a petition. “Offshore gas […]

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Bulahdelah Golf Club News Al Jobson, Joel Slack, Gerard Walsh, Paul Cheers. Max Schlenert, Brad Schlenert.
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Bulahdelah Golf Club News

BULAHDELAH Golf Club players have enjoyed an immaculate course in recent weeks and more run than has been experienced in many months, making for some fantastic gross and nett scores. The third round of the Ladies’ Championship was played on Wednesday 16 September and the daily winner was Alison Benson, with 71nett, from Lou Smith, […]

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